California Licensed Hospital Outpatient Coder

Job Summary

To ensure accurate coding and abstracting of medical records, the full-time California Licensed Hospital Outpatient Coder will work remotely, focusing on coding diagnoses and procedures for outpatient services while adhering to coding guidelines and regulations.

Key responsibilities:

• Review medical records to identify and code diagnoses and procedures using ICD-CM, CPT, and HCPCS classification systems
• Ensure timely and compliant coding by organizing and prioritizing work assignments according to regulatory requirements
• Interact with physicians to clarify patient diagnostic and procedural information as needed

Required qualifications:

• Two years of continuous hospital coding/abstracting experience within the last five years
• High School Diploma or GED with completion of relevant medical terminology and coding courses from an accredited program
• Current certification as a Registered Health Information Technician, Certified Professional Coder, or equivalent
• Basic knowledge of coding guidelines and reimbursement methodologies
• Ability to meet productivity and quality standards for coding and abstracting