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, utilizing ICD-CM, ICD-PCS, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems while ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines, all from a remote location within Northern California.

Key responsibilities:

• Reviews medical record documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures for coding
• Codes all appropriate diagnoses and procedures using established coding classification systems
• Ensures timely data completion by meeting established productivity and quality standards

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 or Registered Health Information Technician/Administrator
• Basic knowledge of reimbursement methodologies and coding conventions
• Ability to communicate effectively with physicians regarding coding clarifications