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 ICD-CM, ICD-PCS, CPT, and HCPCS, and interact with physicians to clarify diagnostic information while working remotely.

Key responsibilities:

• Review medical record documentation to identify and code diagnoses and procedures accurately
• Organize and prioritize work assignments to ensure timely and compliant coding in accordance with regulatory requirements
• Verify and abstract data from medical records for accurate reporting and ensure adherence to coding 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 classes from an accredited program
• Certification as a Coding Specialist, Registered Health Information Technician, or Registered Health Information Administrator
• Demonstrated knowledge of anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and disease processes
• Ability to meet established productivity and quality standards for coding