California Licensed Inpatient Coder

Job Summary

Working remotely in a full-time capacity, the California Licensed Inpatient Coder will be responsible for accurately coding and abstracting inpatient cases from medical records using ICD-CM, ICD-PCS, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems while ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines.

Key responsibilities:

• Review medical records to identify and code diagnoses and procedures accurately
• Organize and prioritize work assignments to ensure timely and compliant coding
• Interact with physicians to clarify diagnostic and procedural information for accurate documentation

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
• Basic knowledge of anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and disease processes
• Ability to meet established productivity and quality standards for coding