Job Description

Bring your expertise to a mission that matters. Support U.S. military healthcare with your skills in medical coding.

360 Talent Avenue has partnered with a leading healthcare provider that supports military treatment facilities nationwide to hire a Medical Coder III – Inpatient (Remote) . This is a direct hire opportunity on a long-term government healthcare contract that runs through November 2027 .

Compensation: $37/hour + Health & Wellness Stipend
Schedule: Full-time | Remote | Equipment Provided

What You’ll Do:

As a Medical Coder III , you will play a critical role in maintaining medical data integrity across inpatient and professional service records. You’ll apply your coding expertise to ensure accuracy, compliance, and proper reimbursement in a fast-paced, federally regulated environment. This is a highly independent role that requires deep experience and a proactive, detail-oriented mindset.

• Assign accurate ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT, and HCPCS codes for inpatient stays and professional services
• Ensure proper DRG assignment and reimbursement compliance using 3M Encompass
• Review documentation for clarity, completeness, and accuracy
• Collaborate with documentation teams to resolve coding discrepancies
• Participate in audits and continuous improvement processes
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of federal coding guidelines and payer rules
• Navigate EMR platforms including MHS GENESIS, AHLTA, CHCS, and Essentris
• Stay current with CEU requirements and contribute to training initiatives

What You’ll Need:

• U.S. Citizenship and current U.S. residency
• 5+ years of inpatient coding experience across at least 2 specialties (e.g., Ortho, Cardiac, General Surgery)
• One or more of the following certifications (AHIMA or AAPC only): RHIT, RHIA, CCS, CIC, or COC
• Strong understanding of DRG assignment, RVUs, RBRVS, NCCI edits, and federal compliance requirements
• Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems—experience with Epic or Cerner is a plus
• Detail-oriented mindset and strong problem-solving skills in a remote, self-led environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience coding within Military Treatment Facilities (MTFs)
• Experience coding outpatient day surgeries
• Hands-on experience with 3M Encompass 360 and MHS GENESIS or similar federal platforms

Provisional Certification Pathway (Optional):

Have the experience but not yet certified? You may qualify under our provisional hiring pathway:

• Start at $34/hour
• Receive company-funded certification support
• Earn a pay increase upon successful certification within 12 months

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• $37/hr base rate (or $34/hr with provisional pathway)
• Health & Wellness stipend
• Annual reimbursement for AAPC/AHIMA membership
• Remote flexibility with equipment provided
• Stable government contract through 2027
• Supportive, mission-driven team culture
• Paid professional development and ongoing training

360 Talent Avenue is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran, status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

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