California Licensed Hospital Outpatient Coder

Job Summary

To support accurate medical record documentation, the full-time California Licensed Hospital Outpatient Coder will code and abstract diagnoses and procedures for outpatient services, ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines while working remotely from Northern California.

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 and abstracting of records in accordance with established productivity and quality standards
• 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 classes in medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and current coding conventions from an accredited program
• Certification as a Registered Health Information Technician, Certified Professional Coder, or similar coding credential
• Basic knowledge of reimbursement methodologies and coding guidelines
• Ability to meet established productivity and quality standards for coding and abstracting