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 coding systems, and interact with physicians to clarify patient information while working remotely.

Key responsibilities

• Reviews medical record documentation to identify and code diagnoses and procedures
• Organizes and prioritizes work assignments to ensure timely and compliant coding
• Ensures data accuracy and integrity prior to submission, adhering to 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 courses
• Certification as a Coding Specialist, Registered Health Information Technician, or Registered Health Information Administrator
• Basic knowledge of computer operations and coding software
• Ability to achieve a minimum score of 75% on the KP Inpatient Coding test