Inpatient Coding Specialist I

Stanford Health Care

Inpatient Coding Specialist reviewing medical record documentation and assigning ICD-10 codes for inpatient records. Collaborates with medical staff to ensure accuracy and compliance with coding standards.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $61 - $69 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in ICD-10-CM/PCS coding and compliance with health information management standards. Proven ability to maintain quality and productivity while collaborating effectively with clinical teams.

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ICD-10-CM/PCS CodingCPT-4 CodingCoder Proficiency ExamQuality and Productivity StandardsAmerican Health Information Management Association Compliance

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Hard Skills

ICD-10-CM CodingICD-10-PCS CodingCPT-4 CodingMedical Record Documentation ReviewCoding Conventions Utilization

Soft Skills

AdaptabilityOrganizational SkillsIndependent WorkDeadline Management

Certifications & Qualifications

Coder Proficiency Exam

Industry Keywords

Medical CodingClinical DocumentationHealth Information ManagementDocumentation CompletenessCode of Ethics

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Requires review of medical record documentation to accurately assign International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10-CM/PCS)
Codes various patient types of inpatient records
Maintains required quality and productivity standards
Collaborates with Clinical Documentation Specialists and medical staff to ensure completeness of documentation

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or GED
Three (3) years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience
Successful completion of the Coder Proficiency Exam (pre-hire)
Ability to adapt to and deal with change and ambiguity
Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, work independently and meet deadlines
Ability to comply with the American Health Information Management Association’s Code of Ethics and Standards
Ability to utilize the ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT-4 coding conventions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal Opportunity Employer
Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience