The County of Riverside, Riverside University Health System, Medical Records Department is seeking a Certified Medical Records Coder - Inpatient to perform advanced inpatient coding and abstracting of medical record entries. This role codes diagnoses and procedures using ICD-CM, PCS, and CPT, abstracts key patient data, and works closely with physicians and the Clinical Documentation Improvement team to ensure accurate code assignment.
The position is located in Riverside, California, and offers a hybrid work schedule that may include both in-office and remote work at the department's discretion. The selected candidate must maintain productivity and accuracy standards and may be required to work swing shifts, weekends, and some holidays depending on operational needs.
Minimum Qualifications
- 2 years of inpatient medical record coding experience in an acute care setting using ICD-CM, PCS, and CPT coding within the last 4 years, or
- 4 years as a Certified Medical Records Coder - Outpatient with the County of Riverside
Knowledge Required
- ICD-CM, PCS, and CPT classification coding systems
- DRG assignment
- Fundamentals of anatomy, physiology, and disease processes
- Standard clerical office procedures and Windows-based software
Additional Requirements
- Current valid certification as one of the following:
- Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
- Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
- Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
- Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
- Certified Professional Coder-Hospital (CPC-H)
- Ability to work with coding books or encoder software
- Ability to abstract pertinent information from medical records
- Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with physicians and administrative staff
- Acute hospital experience preferred
- Applicants will be tested as part of the hiring process
Location
Riverside, California, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Intermediate Level
Salary Range
$70,045 - $104,321
Remote work allowed
Yes
Posted
1 month ago