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 maintain compliance with regulatory standards while working remotely.

Key responsibilities:

• Review medical record documentation to identify and code diagnoses and procedures
• Organize and prioritize work assignments to meet coding and abstracting productivity and quality standards
• Interact with physicians to clarify and document patient diagnostic and procedural information accurately

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, Registered Health Information Technician, or Registered Health Information Administrator
• Basic knowledge of computer systems and coding conventions
• Ability to maintain coding credentials and complete required Continuing Education units