California Licensed Inpatient Coder

Job Summary

To ensure accurate coding and compliance, the full-time California Licensed Inpatient Coder will review medical records, assign appropriate codes using ICD-CM, ICD-PCS, CPT, and HCPCS systems, and interact with physicians to clarify patient information in a remote work environment.

Key responsibilities

• Reviews medical record documentation to identify and code diagnoses and procedures
• Organizes and prioritizes work assignments to meet coding productivity and quality standards
• Ensures accuracy and integrity of coded data in compliance with regulatory guidelines

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 classes from an accredited program
• Certification as a Coding Specialist or Health Information Technician/Administrator
• Basic knowledge of coding classifications and reimbursement methodologies
• Ability to communicate effectively with physicians regarding coding clarifications