California Licensed Inpatient Coder

Job Summary

To support accurate medical record documentation, the full-time California Licensed Inpatient Coder will code and abstract inpatient cases using ICD-CM, ICD-PCS, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems while working remotely.

Key responsibilities:

• Reviews medical records to identify diagnoses and procedures for coding
• Codes diagnoses and procedures in compliance with regulatory guidelines and standards
• Ensures timely completion of coding and abstracts data for submission and reporting

Required qualifications:

• Three years of continuous hospital coding experience within the last five years
• High School Diploma or GED with completion of medical terminology and coding classes from an accredited program
• Certification as a Coding Specialist, Registered Health Information Technician, or Registered Health Information Administrator
• Basic knowledge of computer systems and coding methodologies
• Ability to communicate effectively with physicians regarding coding clarifications