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 appropriate codes using various classification systems, and interact with physicians to clarify diagnostic information, all while working remotely from Northern California.

Key responsibilities:

• Review medical record documentation to identify and code diagnoses and procedures using ICD-CM, ICD-PCS, CPT, and HCPCS systems
• Organize and prioritize work assignments to meet coding productivity and quality standards
• Verify and abstract data from medical records to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal 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 Coding Specialist, Registered Health Information Technician, or Registered Health Information Administrator
• Basic knowledge of reimbursement methodologies and coding compliance
• Ability to achieve a minimum score of 75% on the KP Inpatient Coding test