California Licensed Inpatient Coder

Job Summary

To ensure accurate coding and abstracting of inpatient cases, the full-time remote California Licensed Inpatient Coder will review medical records, assign appropriate codes using ICD-CM, ICD-PCS, CPT, and HCPCS systems, and interact with physicians to clarify diagnostic information.

Key responsibilities:

• Reviews medical record documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures for coding
• Codes diagnoses and procedures in compliance with regulatory guidelines and standards
• Ensures the accuracy and integrity of coded data prior to submission

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
• Certification as a Coding Specialist, Registered Health Information Technician, or Registered Health Information Administrator
• Basic knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology
• Ability to meet established productivity and quality standards for coding