Acute Inpatient Coder II

Davita Inc.; San Diego (CA); Remote; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Coder II to join its team in San Diego. The role involves ensuring accurate coding for various medical transactions while interacting with healthcare professionals to clarify documentation. Candidates must possess coding certifications and a background in health information technology, with remote work flexibility available.

Qualifications

• One year of hospital/professional coding experience required.
• Proficiency in coding systems and analytical skills.
• Experience in acute inpatient hospital coding preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and timely coding of diagnoses and procedures.
• Conduct claims data reviews and interact with physicians for documentation clarity.
• Assist Revenue Integrity with coding issues and provide training as needed.

Skills

Critical thinking

Analytical skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Education

Associate or Bachelor's Degree in Health Information Technology

Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)

Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)

Tools

Epic

3M 360

Optum Encoder Pro

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Description

This is a full-time, benefit eligible position that is remote. Must be local in San Diego or willing to relocate and willing to work weekends.

Why join Scripps Health?

At Scripps Health, your ambition is empowered and your abilities are appreciated:

• Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.


• Scripps is a Great Place to Work Certified company for 2025.


• Scripps Health has been consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and as an overall workplace by various national publications.


• Becker's Healthcare ranked Scripps Health on its 2024 list of 150 top places to work in health care.


• We have transitional and professional development programs to create a learning environment that enables you to thrive in your specific field as well as in your overall career.


• Our specialties have been nationally recognized for quality in areas such as cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and gastroenterology.

The Coder II is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely coding of diagnoses and procedures for inpatient, outpatient and professional visits using appropriate systems. Conducts concurrent and/or retrospective claims data reviews for physician services, coding and abstracting all services, procedures, diagnoses, and conditions from medical records. Assists Revenue Integrity with coding issues and supports the team with appeals and projects. Interacts with physicians and other staff to clarify documentation and may hold educational meetings with providers. May provide instructions and training to other coders as needed, ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations and guidelines.

Qualifications

Required Education/Experience/Specialized Skills:

• One (1) year of hospital/professional coding experience.


• Good critical thinking and analytical skills.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Required Certification/Registration:

• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) from American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).

Preferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification:

• 1 year of acute inpatient hospital coding experience.


• Associates or Bachelors Degree in Health Information Technology.


• Proficiency in Epic, 3M 360, Optum Encoder Pro, Excel, and PowerPoint.


• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)

Job:Health Information

Primary Location:Central San Diego County-SAN DIEGO-SCRIPPS CORPORATE OFFICES

Work Locations:

SCRIPPS CORPORATE OFFICES

4555 EXECUTIVE DR

SAN DIEGO92121

Organization:Scripps Health Corp

Job Posting:Jun 13, 2025, 12:32:57 AM

Benefit Status:FT - FULL-TIME WITH BENEFITS

Minimum Rate (USD):37.15-Maximum Rate (USD):53.97

In compliance with the California Pay Transparency Act, Scripps Health posts the pay range for all jobs. Please note that actual pay will be determined based on relevant experience and internal equity within the pay range. Please also note this range is applicable for employees who reside in California only. A geographical pay differential may be applied for remote employees who reside out of state. Scripps Health strives to ensure that our employees receive equal pay for equal work in line with our commitment to being an equal opportunity employer.Scripps Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression), age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.