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We are seeking a highly skilled Inpatient Medical Coder to join our clients' team. This role requires atleast two years of hands-on inpatient coding experience, ensuring accurate assignment of ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and DRG codes for hospital stays. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of inpatient coding guidelines, MS-DRGs, and payer regulations, ensuring compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurance requirements. Inpatient Medical Coder Responsibilities Assign accurate ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and MS-DRG codes for inpatient hospital encounters Review medical records, discharge summaries, and clinical documentation to validate code selection Ensure coding compliance with federal regulations, payer policies, and hospital guidelines Work closely with clinical documentation specialists (CDI), physicians, and revenue cycle teams to ensure documentation supports appropriate code assignment Identify and resolve coding-related denials and assist with appeals Stay up to date on coding changes, compliance requirements, and reimbursement methodologies Maintain productivity and accuracy standards while managing a high-volume workload Inpatient Medical Coder Requirements: 2+ years of inpatient medical coding experience (Certification alone does NOT qualify) High school diploma or equivalent required; associate's or bachelor's degree in Health Information Management, Medical Coding, or a related field preferred Certifications (Preferred, Not Required): CCS, CIC, or RHIT/RHIA with inpatient coding experience Proficiency in EHR/EMR systems, coding software, and MS-DRGs Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment If you meet the qualifications, we invite you to apply today! Thank you, Wiktoria Worach Project Manager 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, Engineering, Marketing, Technology, Supply Chain, 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, 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 All assignments are at-will and their duration is subject to change. The LaSalle Group

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