Inpatient Coding Specialist

$30 - $40 hourly
Job Category: Healthcare
Position Type: Contract / Temporary to Hire
Work Model: Remote
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Job ID: 153353
Benefits: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance
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As an Inpatient Coding Specialist, you will be responsible for assigning accurate diagnosis and procedure codes for complex inpatient encounters. You’ll collaborate closely with Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI), Health Information Management (HIM), and Revenue Cycle teams to ensure data integrity and compliance with regulatory standards.

Inpatient Coding Specialist Responsibilities:
  • Review and accurately code inpatient charts using ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS
  • Abstract clinical data and ensure accurate DRG assignment
  • Maintain productivity and quality standards in alignment with department expectations
  • Communicate with CDI and other departments to clarify documentation as needed
  • Adhere to official coding guidelines and organizational policies

Inpatient Coding Specialist Requirements:
  • Minimum of 3 years of inpatient coding experience required
  • Active AHIMA or AAPC certification (CCS, RHIT, or CPC-H preferred)
  • Strong knowledge of coding guidelines, DRG validation, and documentation standards
  • Prior experience with EPIC, 3M Encoder, or Meditech preferred
  • Excellent attention to detail, time management, and analytical skills

If you are a self-motivated coding professional who is passionate about accuracy and compliance, we encourage you to apply and learn more about how you can make a difference.

Thank you,



Emma Swords
Recruiter – Healthcare Revenue Cycle
LaSalle Network
LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.

LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Marketing, Technology, Supply chain, Healthcare Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search. LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries.

LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends and hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets. LaSalle Network offers temporary Field Employees benefit plans including medical, dental and vision coverage. Family Medical Leave, Worker's compensation, Paid Leave and Sick Leave are also provided. View a full list of our benefits here: View a full list of our benefits here.

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