Clinical Coding Specialist

SmarterDx, a Smarter Technologies company, builds clinical AI that is transforming how hospitals translate care into payment. Founded by physicians in 2020, our platform connects clinical context with revenue intelligence, helping health systems recover millions in missed revenue, improve quality scores, and appeal every denial. Become a Smartian and help optimize the way the healthcare system works for everyone. Learn more at smarterdx.com/careers . Clinical Coding Specialist (Inpatient) Role 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** What You’ll Do 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 What You Bring 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 Nice To Haves Experience working with AI coding tools or CAC (computer-assisted coding) systems Prior experience in auditing or coding quality assurance roles Familiarity with evaluation frameworks, labeling, or annotation workflows Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS) or Clinical Documentation Improvement Practitioner (CDIP) credentials Compensation $75k - $105k salary + benefits, 100% US-based remote #LI-Remote #LI-DNP Benefits Medical, Dental Vision – Comprehensive plans with leading insurance providers, covering 75% of your premiums, depending on the plan. Paid Parental Leave – Generous paid leave to support families through birth or adoption: Up to 12 weeks for parents. Remote-First Team – Work from anywhere in the U.S. Unlimited PTO 10 Holidays – So you can relax and recharge. 401(k) with Traditional Roth Options – Tax-advantaged retirement savings through Fidelity with a 4% match. Minimal Bureaucracy – A fast-moving, high-impact environment where you can focus on what matters. Incredible Teammates! – Work alongside smart, supportive, and mission-driven colleagues. ... (truncated, view full listing at source)