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Veterans in Healthcare

Inpatient Coder

Veterans in Healthcare, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079

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Inpatient Coder

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Veterans in Healthcare .

Work Location:

Los Angeles, CA

Job #:

26095

Work Hours:

Monday – Friday, 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Employment Type:

2 – Staff-Career

Duration:

Indefinite

Salary Range:

$59.80 hourly – $74.35 hourly

Posted Date:

August 13, 2025

Bargaining Unit:

AFSCME – EX

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for coding diagnoses and procedures for assigned cases.

Assign ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT/HCPCS codes for patients serviced, and correctly assign DRGs to assure accurate reimbursement and high-quality data.

Abstract all coded data in a timely and accurate manner into the abstracting system.

Apply knowledge of UCLA Health guidelines including AHA Coding Clinic and AMA CPT Assistant where applicable, along with medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, and pathology.

Qualifications

Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT/HCPCS coding guidelines and use of related coding references.

Familiarity with medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, and the pathological basis of disease.

Experience coding diagnoses and procedures and abstracting data in an abstracting system.

Ability to ensure timely, accurate coding and correct DRG assignment for reimbursement and data quality.

Notes Apply to this role as Internal/Current Employee if applicable. This description preserves the core responsibilities and qualifications of the role and excludes unrelated content.

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