California Licensed Inpatient Coder

Job Summary

A company is looking for a Facility Inpatient Coder (Remote).

Key Responsibilities

• Assign ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes by reviewing medical documentation according to coding guidelines
• Abstract data elements for statistical requests and enter coded information into the assigned system
• Collaborate with the Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) team to improve documentation and coding accuracy

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• A minimum of 3 years' experience in code assignment in a healthcare setting
• Knowledge of ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding systems
• Familiarity with Medicare Severity Diagnosis Related Groups (MS-DRG) and All Patient Refined Diagnosis Related Groups (APR-DRG)
• Experience with electronic medical/health systems and coding applications