California Licensed Inpatient Coder

Job Summary

To ensure accurate coding and abstracting of inpatient cases, the full-time California Licensed Inpatient Coder will review medical records, assign appropriate codes using ICD-CM, ICD-PCS, CPT, and HCPCS, and ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines while working remotely.

Key responsibilities

• Reviews medical record documentation to identify and code diagnoses and procedures accurately
• Organizes and prioritizes work assignments to meet coding productivity and quality standards
• Interacts with physicians to clarify patient diagnostic and procedural information for accurate coding

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 from an accredited program
• Certification as a Coding Specialist or Registered Health Information Technician/Administrator
• Basic knowledge of reimbursement methodologies and coding conventions
• Ability to maintain coding credentials and complete required Continuing Education units