Inpatient Coder: Precision Medical Coding Specialist

Kaiser Permanente; Santa Rosa (CA); In loco; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Kaiser Permanente seeks an Inpatient Coder in California to accurately code and abstract inpatient diagnoses and procedures using ICD-CM/ICD-PCS, CPT and HCPCS. You will ensure compliant documentation, DRG decisions, and data integrity in collaboration with clinicians.

Requires three years of hospital coding experience and a high school diploma or GED with medical terminology coursework; CCS/RHIT/RHIA certifications or eligibility are preferred.

Competenze

• Three years of hospital coding experience required.
• High School Diploma or GED with medical terminology coursework.
• Certification in coding (CCS/RHIT/RHIA) or eligibility requested.
• Ability to understand clinical content and translate to coding and documentation.

Mansioni

• Code and abstract inpatient diagnoses/procedures using ICD-CM/ICD-PCS, CPT and HCPCS.
• Prioritize and organize work to meet timely, compliant coding standards.
• Ensure correct DRG assignment and resolve discrepancies.
• Verify data accuracy and confidentiality for submitted data.
• Interact with physicians to clarify documentation for accurate coding.

Conoscenze

Hospital coding experience

Formazione

High School Diploma or GED with medical terminology coursework

Descrizione del lavoro

Kaiser Permanente seeks an Inpatient Coder in California to accurately code and abstract inpatient diagnoses and procedures using ICD-CM/ICD-PCS, CPT and HCPCS. You will ensure compliant documentation, DRG decisions, and data integrity in collaboration with clinicians.

Requires three years of hospital coding experience and a high school diploma or GED with medical terminology coursework; CCS/RHIT/RHIA certifications or eligibility are preferred.