Hospital Inpatient Coder

Align yourself with an organization that has a reputation for excellence. Cedars Sinai was awarded the National Research Corporation’s Consumer Choice Award 19 years in a row for providing the highest-quality medical care in Los Angeles. We were also awarded the Advisory Board Company’s Workplace of the Year. This annual award recognizes hospitals and health systems nationwide that have outstanding levels of employee engagement. We offer an amazing benefits package that includes paid time off, health care and a 403(B). Join us! Discover why U.S. News & World Report has named us one of America’s Best Hospitals. What you will be doing in this role: Working under the general direction of a coding supervisor, the Hospital Inpatient Coder is responsible for the assignment of ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes by reviewing all appropriate documentation in accordance with standard coding guidelines. The Facility Inpatient Coder identifies the principal diagnosis, comorbidities/complications, present on admission indicators, and determines sequencing of codes to calculate the most appropriate DRG representing the patient stay. The role maintains knowledge of both Medicare Severity Diagnosis R…