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 interact with physicians to clarify diagnostic and procedural information while working remotely.

Key responsibilities

• Reviews medical record documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures for coding
• Codes all appropriate diagnoses and procedures using relevant coding classification systems
• Ensures compliance with coding guidelines and maintains the confidentiality of patient records

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, Registered Health Information Technician, or Registered Health Information Administrator
• Basic knowledge of reimbursement methodologies and coding conventions
• Ability to achieve a minimum score of 75% on the KP Inpatient Coding test