California Licensed Inpatient Coder

Job Summary

Working remotely in a full-time capacity, the California Licensed Inpatient Coder will manage the accurate coding and abstracting of inpatient cases from medical records, utilizing ICD-CM, ICD-PCS, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Key responsibilities:

• Reviews medical record documentation to identify and code diagnoses and procedures accurately
• Organizes and prioritizes work assignments to ensure timely and compliant coding
• Interacts with physicians to clarify patient diagnostic and procedural information

Required qualifications:

• Three years of continuous hospital coding experience within the last five years
• High School Diploma or GED with completion of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and coding courses from an accredited program
• Certified Coding Specialist OR Registered Health Information Technician OR Registered Health Information Administrator certification
• Basic knowledge of reimbursement methodologies and coding conventions
• Demonstrated ability to understand clinical content of health records for accurate coding