HIM Coder – Per Diem

Boston Medical Center (BMC)

Inpatient Medical Coder II at Boston Medical Center focusing on coding for trauma and emergency services. Responsible for accurate coding and data entry for optimal reimbursement in a teaching facility.

Posted 6/26/2026part-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $24 - $34 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assigns appropriate codes to reflect all diagnoses and procedures based on coding methodologies
Converts all patient visits and encounters into appropriate DRG assignments for reimbursement
Reviews patient medical records and abstracts medical data
Codes diagnoses, procedures, and appropriate modifiers from medical record documentation
Enters coded/abstracted information into the Medical Center's computerized database

Requirements

What you’ll need

Level of knowledge equivalent to that ordinarily acquired through completion of an Associate's Degree in Health Information, Medical Records or similar program.
3 years inpatient coding experience in a Level 1 Trauma, Teaching Facility
Certified Coding Specialist preferred
Inpatient CCS, RHIT or RHIA credentials from AHIMA required
Strong knowledge of health records, computer systems, Microsoft applications, data integrity, and processing techniques required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy)
discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases
Flexible Spending Accounts
403(b) savings matches
paid time off
career advancement opportunities
resources to support employee and family well-being

ATS Keywords

✓ Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

coding methodologiesDRG assignmentsmedical record documentationabstracting medical datainpatient codingdata integrityprocessing techniques

Certifications

Certified Coding SpecialistCCSRHITRHIA