Full-time remote inpatient coding role responsible for reviewing medical record documentation and assigning accurate ICD-10-CM/PCS codes, MS-DRGs/APR-DRGs, and required abstracted data elements for inpatient accounts.
- Reviews inpatient records, including complex cases such as intensive care, and assigns accurate diagnosis and procedure codes.
- Ensures compliance with federal, state, and facility coding, billing, and data collection standards.
- Monitors discharged-not-billed accounts and supports timely revenue cycle processing.
- Collaborates with clinical documentation specialists and medical staff to improve documentation completeness.
- Uses Epic, 3M Coding and Reimbursement System, 3M CDIS, 3M Audit Expert, MS Office, and related tools.
- Maintains quality and productivity standards while working independently.
Requirements & Qualifications
High school diploma or GED required.
- Five years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience.
- Successful completion of the Coder Proficiency Exam before hire.
- RHIA, RHIT, or CCS certification required.
- Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT-4, MS-DRGs, APR-DRGs, UHDDS standards, CCI edits, CMS compliance, and inpatient coding guidelines.
- Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, manage priorities, and communicate effectively.
- Familiarity with medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, disease processes, and health information systems.
Location
Sacramento, California, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Intermediate Level
Remote work allowed
Yes
Posted
1 week ago