Hospital Inpatient Coder

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The Hospital Inpatient Coder works under the general direction of a coding supervisor to assign ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes by reviewing clinical documentation. This role identifies principal diagnoses, comorbidities and complications, present on admission indicators, and sequencing to determine the most appropriate DRG for each patient stay. The position also supports statistical coding and documentation integrity efforts across the health system.

Responsibilities include:

• Review medical documentation in electronic health record systems and assign appropriate inpatient facility codes.
• Abstract required data elements for reporting and statistical capture accurately and on time.
• Resolve complex inpatient edits and alerts using current coding guidelines.
• Collaborate with Clinical Documentation Integrity team members on complex cases.
• Translate medical records into standardized diagnosis and procedure codes for Cedars-Sinai and its affiliates.
• Support documentation improvement efforts and seek physician clarification when needed.