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 systems, and interact with physicians to clarify documentation while working remotely.

Key responsibilities

• Reviews medical record documentation to identify and code diagnoses and procedures
• Ensures timely and compliant coding in accordance with regulatory requirements and coding guidelines
• Interacts with physicians to clarify patient diagnostic and procedural information

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 Health Information Technician/Administrator
• Basic knowledge of computer systems and coding methodologies
• Ability to meet established productivity and quality standards for coding