Hoag Health System
Costa Mesa, CA
Overview
Medical coding roles requiring accurate ICD-10-CM coding to support diagnoses, procedures, and treatment outcomes. Adheres to AHIMA Ethical Coding standards and official coding guidelines. Roles may include responsibilities across hospital, clinic, and outpatient settings with opportunities for remote work where applicable.
Primary Responsibilities
The Coder reviews clinical documentation and diagnostic results and applies appropriate ICD-10-CM codes to support diagnoses, procedures, and treatment results. Codes are used for billing, internal and external reporting, research, and regulatory compliance activities. Adheres to AHIMA Ethical Coding standards and official coding guidelines.
Verify that all ICD-10-CM codes are correctly captured and that physician abstraction is accurate. Stay updated on coding guideline changes through self-study, education, coding meetings, or related in-services. Participate in internal and external quality review meetings.
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