Clinical Coding Specialist

As an Inpatient Coding Specialist at SmarterDx, you will be responsible for conducting comprehensive chart reviews and coding validation of AI diagnostic models to support coding improvement. This role is instrumental in ensuring our AI models are clinically accurate and of high-quality.

**This role is fully remote within the US**

Review and analyze medical records to ensure coding accuracy in a timely fashion

Identify opportunities for improvement in coding models

Understand and apply coding guidelines to assign appropriate codes to diagnoses and procedures as supported by clinical documentation

Participate in ongoing training and professional development to stay current on documentation and coding guidelines

Contribute to process improvement efforts to enhance coding practices and support efficient and effective healthcare delivery

5+ years of recent experience in performing inpatient coding and/or auditing

Strong expertise in ICD-10 classification system

Active RHIA, RHIT, and/or CCS credential(s)

Experience reviewing complex medical records and applying coding conventions and guidelines accurately

Familiarity with DRG and inpatient reimbursement methodologies

Strong attention to detail and ability to identify subtle coding inaccuracies

Experience with coding audits, QA, or validation workflows

Strong written communication for documenting rationale and feedback