Acute Inpatient Coder II - San Diego

• This is a full-time, benefit eligible position that is partial remote.
• Must be local in San Diego or willing to relocate and willing to work weekends.
• Why join Scripps Health?
• At Scripps Health, your ambition is empowered and your abilities are appreciated: Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.
• Scripps is a Great Place to Work Certified company for 2025.
• Scripps Health has been consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and as an overall workplace by various national publications.
• Becker’s Healthcare ranked Scripps Health on its 2024 list of 150 top places to work in health care.
• We have transitional and professional development programs to create a learning environment that enables you to thrive in your specific field as well as in your overall career.
• Our specialties have been nationally recognized for quality in areas such as cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and gastroenterology.
• The Coder II is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely coding of diagnoses and procedures for inpatient, outpatient and professional visits using appropriate systems.
• Conducts concurrent and/or retrospective claims data reviews for physician services, coding and abstracting all services, procedures, diagnoses, and conditions from medical records.
• Assists Revenue Integrity with coding issues and supports the team with appeals and projects.
• Interacts with physicians and other staff to clarify documentation and may hold educational meetings with providers.
• May provide instructions and training to other coders as needed, ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations and guidelines. #LI-JS1

Required Education/Experience/Specialized Skills

• One (1) year of hospital/professional coding experience. Good critical thinking and analytical skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Required
• Certification/Registration: Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) from American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
• Preferred