California Licensed Inpatient Coder

Job Summary

Responsible for accurately coding and abstracting inpatient cases, the full-time California Licensed Inpatient Coder will work remotely to ensure compliance with coding guidelines and standards while interacting with physicians to clarify patient information.

Key responsibilities:

• Reviews medical record documentation to accurately code diagnoses and procedures using ICD-CM, ICD-PCS, CPT, and HCPCS systems
• Organizes and prioritizes work assignments to meet coding productivity and quality standards
• Ensures data accuracy and integrity prior to submission, adhering to regulatory requirements and organizational guidelines

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 Certified Coding Specialist, Registered Health Information Technician, or Registered Health Information Administrator
• Basic knowledge of coding methodologies and reimbursement conventions
• Ability to communicate effectively with physicians regarding diagnostic and procedural information