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 using ICD-CM, ICD-PCS, CPT, and HCPCS systems while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, all performed remotely from Northern California.

Key responsibilities

• Reviews medical records to identify and code diagnoses and procedures accurately
• Ensures timely and compliant coding and abstracting in accordance with established 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 medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and coding classes from an accredited program
• Certification as a Coding Specialist or Registered Health Information Technician/Administrator
• Basic knowledge of computer keyboard and mouse usage
• Ability to maintain coding credentials and complete required Continuing Education units