Inpatient Coding Specialist: Accurate DRG & Data

Kaiser Permanente; Davenport (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Florida is hiring an Inpatient Coder under supervision to code and abstract inpatient cases using ICD-CM, ICD-PCS, CPT, and HCPCS, ensuring accuracy and compliance with coding guidelines. You will support DRG assignments and interact with physicians for clarification.

Role requires three years of inpatient coding experience, CCS/RHIT/RHIA or equivalent credential, and knowledge of hospital coding regulations, CMS guidelines, and privacy policies.

Qualifications

• Three years of continuous hospital coding experience within the last five years.
• Knowledge of ICD-CM, ICD-PCS, CPT and HCPCS coding conventions.
• Ability to review medical records, extract diagnoses and procedures, and assign DRG.

Responsibilities

• Code and abstract inpatient encounters from medical record documentation.
• Ensure timely and compliant coding per regulatory requirements.
• Sequentially code diagnoses and procedures; verify DRG appropriateness.
• Interact with physicians to clarify diagnoses and procedures.
• Maintain data integrity and confidentiality of patient information.

Skills

Inpatient coding

Medical terminology

Anatomy & physiology

ICD-CM knowledge

ICD-PCS knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical terminology coursework

ICD-CM/ICD-PCS/CPT conventions knowledge

Tools

Coding software (e.g., encoder)

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in Florida is hiring an Inpatient Coder under supervision to code and abstract inpatient cases using ICD-CM, ICD-PCS, CPT, and HCPCS, ensuring accuracy and compliance with coding guidelines. You will support DRG assignments and interact with physicians for clarification.

Role requires three years of inpatient coding experience, CCS/RHIT/RHIA or equivalent credential, and knowledge of hospital coding regulations, CMS guidelines, and privacy policies.