California Certified Inpatient Coder

Job Summary

To ensure accurate coding and compliance, the full-time remote California Certified Inpatient Coder will review medical records, assign appropriate codes using ICD-CM, ICD-PCS, CPT, and HCPCS systems, and interact with physicians to clarify documentation.

Key responsibilities:

• Review medical record documentation to identify and code diagnoses and procedures
• Ensure timely and compliant coding by organizing and prioritizing work assignments
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with policies regarding patient records and data security

Required qualifications:

• Three years of continuous hospital coding experience within the last five years
• High School Diploma or GED with completion of relevant medical coding courses
• Certification as a Coding Specialist, Registered Health Information Technician, or Registered Health Information Administrator
• Basic knowledge of computer systems and coding conventions
• Ability to achieve a minimum score of 75% on the KP Inpatient Coding test