Senior Inpatient Health Information Coder (Per Diem)

DaMar Staffing; United States; On-site; USD 83,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

UCSF Health seeks a Health Information Coder III for per diem inpatient coding using ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS. You will code acute inpatient cases, ensure DRG accuracy, and adhere to coding guidelines in a teaching hospital setting.

You will retrieve records, analyze clinical data, input codes, and participate in audits while maintaining confidentiality and information security. Per diem role with UCSF Health procedures.

Qualifications

• ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding knowledge required.
• Familiarity with DRG assignment and coding guidelines.
• Ability to analyze medical records and follow documentation requirements.
• Commitment to patient confidentiality and IT security.

Responsibilities

• Retrieve and analyze comprehensive medical records for documentation and follow-up.
• Evaluate inpatient care, assign codes using ICD-10-CM/PCS and DRG.
• Input codes and abstract data into coding databases.
• Participate in coding audits and provide training feedback.
• Meet department production and quality standards for DRG coding.
• Maintain current medical terminology knowledge and coding guidelines.
• Clarify physician documentation as needed and interface with UCSF Health staff.

Skills

ICD-10-CM

ICD-10-PCS

DRG coding

Medical terminology

Coding audits

Documentation review

Tools

Coding databases

Job description

UCSF Health seeks a Health Information Coder III for per diem inpatient coding using ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS. You will code acute inpatient cases, ensure DRG accuracy, and adhere to coding guidelines in a teaching hospital setting.

You will retrieve records, analyze clinical data, input codes, and participate in audits while maintaining confidentiality and information security. Per diem role with UCSF Health procedures.