Remote Medical Coder Jobs in Houston, TX (NOW HIRING)

The Inpatient Medical Coder is responsible for accurately coding hospital inpatient records using ICD‑10‑CM and ICD‑10‑PCS to support appropriate reimbursement, data integrity, and compliance with federal and state regulations.

Candidates must reside in one of the following states:

Maryland, Pennsylvania, Washington D.C., West Virginia, Virginia, Tennessee, Texas, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, or Florida.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze inpatient medical records and assign accurate ICD‑10‑CM/PCS codes
• Ensure correct APR‑DRG/MS‑DRG, SOI, ROM, and POA assignment
• Review documentation and collaborate with clinical staff and CDI teams to resolve discrepancies
• Code and abstract records within established productivity and turnaround time standards
• Maintain high coding accuracy to prevent denials and compliance risk
• Communicate with billing and hospital departments regarding coding or registration issues
• Adhere to AHIMA ethical standards and HIPAA requirements

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of outpatient coding experience
• At least 1 year of inpatient ICD‑10‑CM/PCS coding in a hospital setting
• Strong knowledge of APR‑DRGs, MS‑DRGs, SOI, ROM, and reimbursement impact

Required Certifications

• CPC, CIC, or CCS (CCS required or obtained within one year)
• Preferred: RHIT or RHIA

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Houston, Texas.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $42.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully remote position.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 19, 2026.

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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