California Licensed Inpatient Coder

Job Summary

To ensure accurate coding and abstracting of inpatient cases, the full-time California Licensed Inpatient Coder will work remotely, focusing on coding diagnoses and procedures using ICD-CM, ICD-PCS, CPT, and HCPCS, while maintaining compliance with regulatory guidelines.

Key responsibilities:

• Review medical record documentation to identify and code diagnoses and procedures accurately
• Organize and prioritize work assignments to meet coding productivity and quality standards
• Interact with physicians to clarify patient diagnostic and procedural information as needed

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 coursework from an accredited program
• Certification as a Coding Specialist, Health Information Technician, or Health Information Administrator
• Basic knowledge of anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and disease processes
• Ability to meet productivity and quality standards for coding accuracy