California Licensed Inpatient Coder

Job Summary

To support accurate medical record documentation, the full-time California Licensed Inpatient Coder will be responsible for coding and abstracting inpatient cases, utilizing ICD-CM, ICD-PCS, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

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 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 courses
• Certification as a Coding Specialist, Registered Health Information Technician, or Registered Health Information Administrator
• Basic knowledge of coding compliance and reimbursement methodologies
• Ability to maintain coding credentials and complete required Continuing Education units