At NorthBay Health, the coder will translate medical procedures and diagnoses into ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes accurately and on time in a hospital setting. The role supports physician and professional fee coding, abstracting demographic and physician data, and communicating with providers to clarify coding requirements.
The position may be performed onsite or remotely, though onsite work is preferred based on business needs. Remote candidates must be located within the continental United States, with work not supported in Washington, Ohio, Wyoming, North Dakota, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Key responsibilities include coding inpatient records, applying modifiers appropriately, ensuring correct sequencing and compliance with coding guidelines, supporting CDI efforts, responding to audits, educating providers, and collaborating with business office staff to resolve billing and coding issues.
Work schedule is full-time days, Monday through Friday, with timing based on business need. Candidates must maintain a private, distraction-free workspace at home if working remotely and must meet internet speed requirements of at least 125 Mbps download.
Qualifications
- High school graduate or equivalent preferred
- CPC, CCS-P, RHIT, or RHIA required
- 5+ years of continuous experience in multi-specialty professional fee hospital and clinical coding
- EMR medical records experience required
- Encoder system experience preferred
- Strong knowledge of physician inpatient coding and billing, including Evaluation and Management (E&M) guidelines
- Knowledge of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, disease processes, reimbursement methodologies, and ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS guidelines
- Understanding of health record clinical content
- Experience with PCs, Cerner, and Microsoft Office (Email, Word, Excel) highly desired
- Understanding of insurance requirements and compliance guidelines for Medicare, PHP, WHA, Medi-Cal, workers' compensation, and commercial insurance
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Ability to work remotely and handle continuous deadlines
- Technically savvy and able to learn software and troubleshoot equipment as needed
Additional Requirements
- Must have a private, distraction-free area at home for HIPAA compliance
- Web-cam training required for team engagement
- High-speed internet required; 125 Mbps download speed preferred
NorthBay Health offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life, disability, and long-term care coverage
- Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and bereavement
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
- Education reimbursement for eligible roles
- Professional development and training programs
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness programs
- Recognition programs
- Shift differentials
- Market-based compensation review and increases subject to approval and organizational performance
Location
California, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Senior
Remote work allowed
Yes
Posted
2 weeks ago