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 codes using ICD-CM, ICD-PCS, CPT, and HCPCS, and interact with physicians to clarify patient information 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 guidelines and standards
• Interacts with physicians to clarify diagnostic and procedural information for accurate documentation

Required qualifications

• Three years of continuous hospital coding experience within the last five years
• High School Diploma or GED with completion of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and 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 maintain coding credentials and complete required Continuing Education units