Inpatient Coder: Drive Accurate ICD-10 & DRG Coding

Fmolhs; Los Angeles (CA); Remote; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

FMOLHS in Los Angeles seeks an experienced Medical Coder 3 to abstract inpatient and ambulatory surgery records, assign ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT codes to patient records per established guidelines. This role supports DRG determinations and relies on standard practices within HIM.

The position emphasizes accuracy, collaboration with the HIM team, and ongoing coding education to maintain quality and compliance in patient records.

Qualifications

• RHIT or RHIA with 5 years of acute care coding experience; CCS substitutes for 1 year of acute care coding experience.
• RHIT or RHIA with ICD-10 curriculum plus 3 years of acute care coding experience.
• CCS may substitute for 1 year of acute care coding experience.

Responsibilities

• Code/Abstract patient records using ICD-9-CM and CPT-4 guidelines.
• Assist Business Office and external agencies in clarification of coding for reimbursement issues.
• Maintain an accuracy rate of at least 93% based on reviews and meet productivity standards.
• Ensure appropriate DRG and APC sequencing and assignments.
• Collaborate with HIM department to ensure complete and accurate medical records.

Skills

RHIT/RHIA credentials

Acute care coding

ICD-10-CM/PCS knowledge

CPT-4 knowledge

Education

RHIT or RHIA certification

CCS certification (optional)

ICD-10 curriculum

Job description

FMOLHS in Los Angeles seeks an experienced Medical Coder 3 to abstract inpatient and ambulatory surgery records, assign ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT codes to patient records per established guidelines. This role supports DRG determinations and relies on standard practices within HIM.

The position emphasizes accuracy, collaboration with the HIM team, and ongoing coding education to maintain quality and compliance in patient records.