Ambulatory Coding Specialist — ICD-10/CPT Expert

Kaiser Permanente; Wailuku, Northern (HI, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente seeks a skilled Medical Coder to assign accurate ICD-10-CM/HCPCS/CPT4 codes to patient records across hospital and ambulatory settings. The role requires physician communication for documentation clarification and strict adherence to CMS/NCHS guidelines.

Responsibilities include coding accuracy, data abstraction, and ensuring timely, compliant coding with HIPAA protections. Prior hospital coding experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of Certified Coding experience.
• High school diploma or GED required; post‑high school coursework in medical records, anatomy, physiology and medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assign appropriate codes for diagnoses and procedures.
• Sequence codes for proper APC assignment and coding conventions.
• Consult with care providers to clarify documentation.
• Abstract data into computerized systems ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain HIPAA privacy and confidentiality standards.

Skills

Certified Coding

Health information

Physician query communication

Education

GED or high school diploma

Post high school coursework in medical records

Professional coding credentials

Tools

ICD-10-CM

CPT-4

HCPCS coding

Job description

Kaiser Permanente seeks a skilled Medical Coder to assign accurate ICD-10-CM/HCPCS/CPT4 codes to patient records across hospital and ambulatory settings. The role requires physician communication for documentation clarification and strict adherence to CMS/NCHS guidelines.

Responsibilities include coding accuracy, data abstraction, and ensuring timely, compliant coding with HIPAA protections. Prior hospital coding experience is preferred.