California Licensed Inpatient Coder

Job Summary

To support accurate inpatient coding operations, the full-time California Licensed Inpatient Coder will review medical records, assign codes using ICD-CM, ICD-PCS, CPT, and HCPCS systems, and ensure compliance with coding guidelines while working remotely from Northern California.

Key responsibilities:

• Reviews medical record documentation to identify and code diagnoses and procedures accurately
• Organizes and prioritizes work assignments to ensure timely and compliant coding
• 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 relevant medical coding classes from an accredited program
• Certification as a Coding Specialist, Registered Health Information Technician, or Registered Health Information Administrator
• Basic knowledge of reimbursement methodologies and coding conventions
• Ability to maintain coding credentials and complete required Continuing Education units