California Licensed Medical Coder

Job Summary

To support a growing healthcare facility, the full-time California Licensed Medical Coder will review clinical documentation, apply appropriate ICD-10 codes for inpatient surgeries, and ensure compliance with coding guidelines while working remotely.

Key responsibilities

• Review clinical documentation and apply ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes for diagnoses and procedures
• Resolve billing-related errors and participate in quality review meetings to maintain a productivity standard of 95% accuracy or better
• Abstract required information from medical records and query physicians for clarification when documentation is unclear

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Completion of a certified coding program or CAHIM accredited HIT program
• Five years of progressive inpatient coding experience in an acute care facility
• Extensive outpatient coding experience in multiple areas of specialty
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) certification required