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FMOLHS

Inpatient Coder (REMOTE)

Baton Rouge, LA · Remote

$21 - $25.25/hr

Experience - RHIT/RHIA plus 5 years of acute care coding experience, or RHIT/RHIA with ICD-10 ... Speaks in a positive, professional manner about co-workers, physicians, and the facility. * Attends ...

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As of Aug 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for professional remote rhia in Baton Rouge, LA is $24.17, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.92 and $24.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Professional Remote Rhia vs Medical Records Technician?

AspectProfessional Remote RhiaMedical Records Technician
CredentialsRHIA certification, relevant health information management degreesTypically a post-secondary certificate or associate degree in health information technology
Work EnvironmentRemote, administrative, healthcare settingsHealthcare facilities, medical offices, sometimes remote
Industry UsageHealth information management, coding, complianceMedical record keeping, data entry, coding support
Job FocusManaging health records, coding, compliance, data analysisOrganizing, coding, and maintaining patient records

While both roles involve handling medical records, a Professional Remote Rhia typically requires RHIA certification and focuses on health information management, coding, and compliance remotely. In contrast, a Medical Records Technician often has less formal certification and primarily handles record organization and data entry within healthcare facilities. The RHIA role offers broader responsibilities and higher credential requirements compared to the Medical Records Technician.

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Infographic showing various Professional Remote Rhia job openings in Baton Rouge, LA as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 76% Full Time, and 24% Part Time. Highlights an 42% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 56% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $50,278 per year, or $24.2 per hour.

Inpatient Coder (REMOTE)

Baton Rouge, LA • Remote

FMOLHS
5 - 10K employees
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$21 - $25.25/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 5 days ago

Job description

The Medical Coder 3 (inpatient and ambulatory surgery) abstracts clinical information from a variety of medical records, charts and documents and assigns appropriate ICD-10 - CM/PCS and CPT codes to patient records according to established procedures. Works with coding databases and confirms DRG assignments. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. This position relies on guidelines and some experience and judgment to complete job and works under general supervision.

Experience - RHIT/RHIA plus 5 years of acute care coding experience, or RHIT/RHIA with ICD-10 curriculum plus 3 years of acute care coding experience, or 7 years acute care coding experience; CCS substitutes for 1 year of acute care coding experience


Education - High School or equivalent
 


 

  1. Coding/Abstracting
    1. Assists the Business Office and external agencies in clarification of coding regarding reimbursement issues.  Handles all requests in a timely fashion. 
  2. Quality/Performance
    1. Corresponds with other areas of the HIM department to ensure the necessary components are available for accurate  coding and the highest quality of the patient's medical record. 
    2. Maintains an accuracy rate of not less than 93% based on internal and/or external review and a productivity  standard per 8 hour day, engages in problem identification and solving, and assists  in data gathering and chart auditing as necessary. 
    3. Demonstrates competencies in the service to our patients/customers of all ages by obtaining information in terms  of customer needs.  Speaks in a positive, professional manner about co-workers, physicians, and the facility. 
    4. Attends meetings as required and strives to improve the quality of meetings by taking an active role in meeting  topics.  Participates in educational programs, in-services, and training sessions in an effort to share his/her own  expertise with others and further the quality of education and personal growth provided to new personnel,  volunteers, and interning students. 
  3. DRG Coding Confirm APC Assignment
    1. Determines the appropriate sequencing of diseases, diagnoses, and surgeries.  The Coder accurately assigns  appropriate codes to patient records using ICD-9-CM system and CPT-4 guidelines. 
  4. Other Duties as Assigned
    1. Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

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