Description
The Inpatient Coder reviews and abstracts inpatient medical records to identify diagnoses, conditions, and procedures, then assigns ICD-CM, ICD-PCS, CPT, and HCPCS codes and modifiers while sequencing diagnoses and procedures according to regulatory and payer guidelines. The role also determines appropriate DRGs, verifies and corrects abstracted data, coordinates with physicians to clarify documentation, and maintains confidentiality and data-security standards. The position requires residence in Northern California and is listed as Grade 650.
