Certified Coder, Acute Hospital ED, Cancer & Edits (Remote)

Adventist Health; United States; Remote; USD 62,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health is seeking a Certified Coder, Acute Hospital ED, Cancer & Edits for a full-time role with 8-hour day shifts. We are looking for a qualified and dedicated individual who can work full-remote.

Reviews acute hospital outpatient emergency department (ED), medical oncology, adult outpatient rehab including cardiac rehab patient records including charge capture/entry to identify the diagnosis and procedure codes performed during the patient’s stay are valid and in accordance with

Qualifications

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required.
• Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred.
• Three years’ outpatient emergency department (ED), medical oncology, adult outpatient rehab and cardiac rehab coding experience: Preferred.
• Experience in an acute care setting: Preferred.

Responsibilities

• Abstracts and assigns diagnosis codes and procedures codes from the ED patient record to provide information required for billing and reimbursement.
• Posts, corrects and validates ED charges using the ED FCT, ED Ad Hoc FCT.
• Audits medical records to ensure proper coding is completed and to ensure compliance with federal and state regulatory agencies.
• Collaborates to provide coding feedback and education to departmental leadership regarding complete and accurate documentation.

Education

AHIMA CCS

AAPC CPC

AAPC COC

AHIMA CCA

RHIT

RHIA

Job description

Job Description

Located in the metropolitan area of Sacramento, the Adventist Health corporate headquarters have been based in Roseville, California, for more than 40 years. In 2019, we unveiled our WELL-certified campus - a rejuvenating place for associates systemwide to collaborate, innovate and connect.

Job Description

Located in the metropolitan area of Sacramento, the Adventist Health corporate headquarters have been based in Roseville, California, for more than 40 years. In 2019, we unveiled our WELL-certified campus - a rejuvenating place for associates systemwide to collaborate, innovate and connect.

Whether virtual or on campus, Adventist Health Roseville and shared service teams have access to enjoy a welcoming space designed to promote well-being and inspire your best work.

Job Summary

Adventist Health is seeking a Certified Coder, Acute Hospital ED, Cancer & Edits for a full-time role with 8-hour day shifts. We are looking for a qualified and dedicated individual who can work full-remote.

Reviews acute hospital outpatient emergency department (ED), medical oncology, adult outpatient rehab including cardiac rehab patient records including charge capture/entry to identify the diagnosis and procedure codes performed during the patient’s stay are valid and in accordance with coding conventions and guidelines. Record types include ED including charge capture/entry, medical oncology cancer and adult outpatient rehab including cardiac rehab encounter types. Handles returned for coding/coding edits workflow to resolution. Works on routine assignments within defined parameters, established guidelines and precedents. Follows established procedures and receives daily instructions on work.

Job Requirements

Education and Work Experience:

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required
• Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
• Three years’ outpatient emergency department (ED), medical oncology, adult outpatient rehab and cardiac rehab coding experience: Preferred
• Experience in an acute care setting: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications

• AHIMA Certified Coding Specialist (CCS): Required
• AAPC Certified Professional Coder – CPC (critical access facilities): Preferred
• AAPC Certified Outpatient Coder – COC: Preferred
• AHIMA Certified Coding Associate (CCA), AHIMA RHIT/RHIA (Registered Health Information Technologist) or (Registered Health Information Administrator): Required – prior to 1-1-2018 – not accepting new CCA, RHIT/RHIA certifications
• All Associates hired Jan 1, 2018, and prior have been grandfathered in as acceptable certifications. New hires will be required to have a CCS or CPC dependent on site assignment certification only: Required
• Maintain appropriate credential related to essential job assignment: CCS or CPC or COC. For those that were grandfathered in prior to Jan 1, 2018, will be expected to maintain CCA, RHIT, or RHIA certification: Required
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or Certified Coding Associate (CCA): Required

Essential Functions

• Abstracts and assigns diagnosis codes and procedures codes from the ED patient record to provide information required for billing and reimbursement. Abstracts and assigns diagnosis codes and procedures codes from the MedOnc recurring patient record to provide information required for billing and reimbursement. Abstracts and assigns diagnosis codes and procedures codes from the adult outpatient rehab and cardiac rehab patient record to provide information required for billing and reimbursement. Validates appropriate dates of service against documentation in the EMR for MedOnc recurring encounters with multiple service dates. Completes required abstract fields in registration conversation on ED encounter for OSHPD (state reporting) data submissions.
• Posts, corrects and validates ED charges using the ED FCT, ED Ad Hoc FCT. Validates and corrects infusion and injection charges in ED and MedOnc. Appropriates utilization of modifiers.
• Audits medical records to ensure proper coding is completed and to ensure compliance with federal and state regulatory agencies. Follows outpatient coding guidelines and legal requirements to ensure compliance with federal and state regulatory bodies.
• Follows up coding holds, revenue cycle department holds including related and all other email communication. Collaborates to provide coding feedback and education to departmental leadership regarding complete and accurate documentation.
• Maintains required online education requirements. Attends meetings for coder education, audit reviews, staff meetings, coder roundtable and other specialty meetings as needed including emergency department charging, cancer, infusions and injections, cardiac rehab and returned for coding.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.

About Us

Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.

JOB INFO

Job Identification : 72327

Job Category : Associate

Posting Date : 2026-10-07T17:36:46+00:00

Job Schedule : Full time

Job Shift : Day Shift

Locations :

United States

Assignment Category : Full-time regular

Pay Range : The estimated base pay for this position is $30.01 to $38.57. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team for more information.

Hiring Department : RC Coding - Acute

Shift Length : 8 Hours