California Licensed Inpatient Coder

Job Summary

To ensure accurate coding and compliance, the full-time California Licensed Inpatient Coder will review medical records, assign appropriate codes using ICD-CM, ICD-PCS, CPT, and HCPCS systems, and interact with physicians to clarify documentation while working remotely.

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
• Ensures data integrity and compliance with regulatory guidelines during the coding process

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 medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology
• Ability to achieve a minimum score of 75% on the KP Inpatient Coding test