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Inpatient Coder

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Inpatient coders review hospital medical records and assign ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes for billing, using DRG (Diagnosis-Related Group) classification. Most roles require an AHIMA or AAPC credential (CCS, CIC, or RHIT) and prior inpatient/hospital coding experience - this is more specialized than outpatient or physician-office coding. Remote inpatient coder salaries typically range $28-$45/hour depending on experience and credential level. Employers hiring for these roles include hospital systems, health information management (HIM) outsourcing firms, and revenue cycle vendors.