ICD-10 Medical Coder III — Inpatient Specialist

Hoag Health System; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian seeks an experienced Coder to review clinical documentation and apply ICD-10-CM/PCS codes for inpatient care. The role emphasizes accurate abstraction, adherence to AHIMA guidelines, and participation in quality reviews.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, a certified coding program or CAHIM HIT credential, and at least five years of inpatient coding at an acute care facility, with CCS certification preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of a certified coding program or CAHIM-accredited HIT program.
• Five+ years of progressive inpatient coding experience in an acute care facility.
• Experience with coding for specialties and surgeries.
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Review clinical documentation and apply ICD-10-CM/PCS codes to support diagnoses, procedures, and treatment results.
• Verify all ICD-10-CM codes are correctly captured and that physician abstraction is accurate.
• Stay updated on coding guideline changes through self-study and trainings.
• Participate in internal and external quality review meetings.
• Resolve billing related errors and support workflow/process improvements.
• Abstract required information from records including discharge disposition and POA indicators.

Skills

Inpatient coding experience

Medical record abstraction

Specialties and surgeries coding

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified coding program or CAHIM HIT program

Job description

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian seeks an experienced Coder to review clinical documentation and apply ICD-10-CM/PCS codes for inpatient care. The role emphasizes accurate abstraction, adherence to AHIMA guidelines, and participation in quality reviews.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, a certified coding program or CAHIM HIT credential, and at least five years of inpatient coding at an acute care facility, with CCS certification preferred.