Coder-Providence Medical Group

AAPC; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Medical Group is seeking a Coder II to conduct coding audits and reviews for outpatient services, ensuring accurate ICD-9/ICD-10 and HCC coding aligned with reimbursement rules. You will work with clinicians to improve documentation and coding quality.

The role emphasizes coaching, timely feedback, and cross-functional communication in a fast-paced environment. Certifications from AAPC or AHIMA and 3 years of outpatient coding experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• National Certification from AAPC upon hire or AHIMA certification upon hire.
• 3 years recent outpatient medical coding experience.
• Experience coaching and training physicians.
• Experience with EMR, preferably Epic.
• Proven ability to identify and resolve issues impacting documentation outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Perform coding audits and review outpatient provider services for compliance and optimization.
• Provide ongoing feedback, coaching, and support with code entry, documentation, ICD-9/ICD-10, and HCC coding.

Skills

Coaching and communication

Outpatient coding

ICD-9/ICD-10 coding

HCC coding

EMR experience (Epic)

Issue escalation

Time management

Education

AAPC Certification

AHIMA Certification

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

Job Description

The Coder II performs coding audits and review of outpatient provider services to support coding optimization and compliance for the medical group. In addition to the audit and review work, the Coder II will work side by side with outpatient providers providing ongoing feedback, coaching, and support with the code entry process, documentation, ICD-9, ICD-10, and HCC coding in alignment with current medical group reimbursement requirements.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued - they're invaluable. Join our team at Providence Medical Group and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications:

• National Certification from American Academy of Professional Coders upon hire, Or
• Certification from American Health Information Management Association Upon hire
• 3 years recent outpatient medical coding experience.
• Experience working with physicians, with an emphasis on coaching and communication.
• EMR experience, preferably Epic.
• Experience coaching and training physicians.
• Proven history of proactively identifying, resolving and escalating issues that impact business and documentation outcomes.
• A track record in organizing and planning with demonstrated ability to effectively manage time and achieve results in a fast-paced environment.

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

About Us

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of "Know me, care for me, ease my way." Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we'll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.

Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

About the Team

Providence Clinical Network (PCN) is a service line within Providence serving patients across seven states with quality, compassionate, coordinated care. Collectively, our medical groups and affiliate practices are the third largest group in the country with over 11,000 providers, 900 clinics and 30,000 caregivers.

PCN is comprised of Providence Medical Group in Alaska, Washington, Montana and Oregon; Swedish Medical Group in Washington's greater Puget Sound area, Pacific Medical Centers in western Washington; Kadlec in southeast Washington; Providence's St. John's Medical Foundation in Southern California; Providence Medical Institute in Southern California; Providence Facey Medical Foundation in Southern California; Providence Medical Foundation in Northern and Southern California; and Covenant Medical Group and Covenant Health Partners in west Texas and eastern New Mexico.

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.