California Licensed Inpatient Coder

Job Summary

Working full-time in a remote capacity, the California Licensed Inpatient Coder will accurately code and abstract inpatient cases from medical records, utilizing ICD-CM, ICD-PCS, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems while ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines.

Key responsibilities

• Reviews medical records to identify and code diagnoses and procedures accurately
• Organizes and prioritizes work assignments to meet coding productivity and quality standards
• Interacts with physicians to clarify and document 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 classes
• Certification as a Coding Specialist, Health Information Technician, or Health Information Administrator
• Basic knowledge of coding methodologies and guidelines
• Ability to communicate effectively with physicians regarding coding clarifications