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:

• Review medical record documentation to identify and code diagnoses and procedures
• Organize and prioritize work assignments to meet coding productivity and quality standards
• Verify and abstract data from medical records for compliance with regulatory requirements

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 classes
• Certification as a Coding Specialist or Health Information Technician/Administrator
• Basic knowledge of coding classifications and reimbursement methodologies
• Ability to communicate effectively with physicians regarding coding clarifications