California Licensed Inpatient Coder

Job Summary

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

Key responsibilities:

• Reviews medical records to identify and code diagnoses and procedures accurately
• Organizes work assignments to ensure timely and compliant coding in accordance with established guidelines
• Interacts with physicians to clarify documentation and ensure accurate coding and data integrity

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 from an accredited program
• Certification as a Coding Specialist, Health Information Technician, or Health Information Administrator
• Basic knowledge of coding conventions and reimbursement methodologies
• Ability to meet established productivity and quality standards for coding