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, applying coding conventions from ICD-CM, ICD-PCS, CPT, and HCPCS while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.

Key responsibilities

• Reviews medical records to identify and code diagnoses and procedures accurately
• Organizes and prioritizes coding assignments to meet productivity and quality standards
• Interacts with physicians to clarify documentation and ensure accurate coding

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 courses
• Certification as a Coding Specialist, Health Information Technician, or Health Information Administrator
• Demonstrated knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology
• Basic knowledge of coding compliance and reimbursement methodologies