Inpatient Coder - Hospital Coding Expert (Remote CA)

Kaiser Permanente; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente seeks an experienced Inpatient Coder to accurately code and abstract inpatient cases using ICD-CM, ICD-PCS, CPT and HCPCS. The role covers OBS, HAS, ED and CHOY services as needed, with strong emphasis on documentation accuracy and regulatory compliance.

Must reside in Northern California and work in a remote-capable setting with duties including physician interaction to clarify clinical information, adherence to privacy policies, and meeting productivity and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Three years of continuous hospital coding experience within the last five years.
• High School Diploma or GED with coursework in medical terminology, anatomy, physiology and coding conventions per accredited program.
• Certified Coding Specialist OR Registered Health Information Technician OR Registered Health Information Administrator

Responsibilities

• Reviews medical record documentation to identify diagnoses/procedures to be coded.
• Prioritizes work to ensure records are coded timely and in compliance with regulations.
• Codes diagnoses and procedures using ICD-CM, ICD-PCS, CPT and HCPCS coding classifications.
• Determines DRG appropriateness and resolves discrepancies.
• Verifies data and abstracts required information for submission and reporting.
• Maintains confidentiality and security of patient data; adheres to policies and guidelines.

Education

High School Diploma or GED and demonstrated completion of classes in medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, current ICD-CM, ICD-PCS and CPT coding conventions and disease process from an accredited program.

Job description

Kaiser Permanente seeks an experienced Inpatient Coder to accurately code and abstract inpatient cases using ICD-CM, ICD-PCS, CPT and HCPCS. The role covers OBS, HAS, ED and CHOY services as needed, with strong emphasis on documentation accuracy and regulatory compliance.

Must reside in Northern California and work in a remote-capable setting with duties including physician interaction to clarify clinical information, adherence to privacy policies, and meeting productivity and quality standards.