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In-patient Medical Coder

TEKsystems
$35.00 - $45.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, North Carolina, Raleigh
Feb 17, 2026
Core Responsibilities Code & Abstract: Assign ICD-10-CM (diagnoses) and CPT (procedures) codes from physician documentation and medical records. Documentation Review: Evaluate records for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with coding guidelines and payer policies. Billing & Revenue Cycle: Resolve billing edits, manage charge capture, prevent denials, and ensure proper service capture for accurate reimbursement. Physician Collaboration: Educate physicians on documentation standards and work with Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) specialists. Data & Reporting: Ensure accurate data for DRGs, quality outcomes, internal/external reporting, and regulatory compliance. Auditing & Training: Conduct internal audits, defend coding decisions, and provide training for Coder I/II roles. Key Requirements Certifications: CPC, CCS, RHIA, RHIT, or similar are required. Experience: Varies by role (e.g., 2+ years for Coder II, 5+ years for Coder III in acute care). Skills: Strong knowledge of ICD-10, CPT, coding conventions, anatomy/physiology, and revenue cycle processes. Accuracy: Often a high-accuracy benchmark (e.g., 95%) for quality reviews. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Raleigh, NC. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $35.00 - $45.00/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) Workplace TypeThis is a fully remote position. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Feb 28, 2026. h4>About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. 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.