Reviews inpatient clinical documentation, procedural information, and diagnostic results to assign ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes for billing, internal and external reporting, research, regulatory compliance, and quality monitoring.
Applies Official Coding Guidelines, CMS regulations/guidelines, and other applicable coding standards. Maintains quality and productivity standards, stays current on coding principles and payer requirements, and works collaboratively with providers and departments such as clinical documentation improvement and quality to improve coding, documentation, and reporting practices.
This role uses a variety of software solutions and supports a home-based work setting with a flexible, team-oriented approach.
Associate degree in Health Information Technology or a bachelor's degree in Health Information Management, or equivalent eligibility.
Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) required.
Previous hospital coding experience highly desirable.
Prior computer and encoder software experience desirable.
New graduates eligible for certification must complete the certification exam at the earliest available testing dates after employment and continue testing until the exam is passed.
Full-time benefits may include:
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Work/life balance benefits
- Generous time off package
Location
San Diego, California, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Associate
Remote work allowed
Yes
Posted
2 weeks ago