3 medical coder jobs found in Pleasanton, CA

Remote Inpatient Coder Under indirect supervision, is responsible for accurate coding of all inpatient services at a University Acute Care Facility with Trauma, procedures, diagnoses and conditions, working from the appropriate documentation in the medical record. All work is carried out in accordance with the rules, regulations and coding conventions of the American Hospital Association (Coding Clinic), ICD-10-CM/PCS, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Must have Inpatient Coding Experience in a Teaching Trauma Acute Care Facility. Must possess a thorough knowledge of ICD-10-CM/PCS coding principles and applications as they relate to acute care hospital coding and grouping. Thorough knowledge of Official Coding Guidelines and payer specific requirements. When services/diagnoses are not documented appropriately, seeks to attain proper documentation in a timely manner according to facility standards. Maintain 95% DRG and...

A leading healthcare university seeks a Health Information Coder III to utilize ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS systems for coding acute academic inpatient cases. The role includes analyzing medical records, assigning correct codes, participating in audits, and ensuring compliance with various standards. Ideal candidates will have several years of DRG coding experience, relevant certifications, and strong communication skills. They’ll work in a dynamic department committed to excellence and continuous learning, with a salary range of $60.26 - $75.12 per hour. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Inpatient Coder Reviews inpatient clinical documentation to determine the appropriate assignment of alpha numeric diagnosis/procedure codes and Medicare Severity Diagnosis Related Groups (MS-DRG). Data is classified for internal and external statistical reporting, research, regulatory compliance and reimbursement. Codes high dollar and all types of multifaceted accounts which includes, but is not limited to, interventional radiology, interventional cardiology, cardiovascular surgeries, major transplants, neurovascular surgeries, spinal fusions and coding level 1 trauma (multi significant). Position Responsibilities Key Areas of Responsibility Coding 1. Applies strong knowledge of anatomy and physiology, clinical disease processes, pharmacology, and diagnostic and procedural terminology to determine the appropriate assignment of diagnosis and procedure codes for more complex accounts. 2. Analyzes medical records using the Uniform Hospital Discharge Data Set (UHDDS),...