Health Information Management Coder I (Onsite, Hybrid, Remote)

NorthBay Healthcare Group; Fairfield (CA); On-site; USD 142,382,000 - 173,042,000; Full time

Job summary

NorthBay Health is seeking a Coder I to join the Health Information Management Team. You will convert diagnoses and procedures for emergency and outpatient cases into ICD-10, CPT and HCPCS codes with accuracy and timeliness, using an EHR system and encoder.

The role requires knowledge of anatomy, medical terminology, and reimbursement methods, with experience in ICD-10-CM, CPT and HCPCS. You must have a private, distraction-free home workspace for HIPAA compliance and be prepared for

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Requires CCS or RHIT or RHIA in good standing.
• Two+ years of experience coding ICD10/CPT in an HIM department in an acute care hospital is preferred.
• Experience with electronic health records/encoder systems required.
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, reimbursement methodologies (DRGs, HCCs, APCs) and ICD10-CM, CPT, HCPCS conventions.

Responsibilities

• Convert diagnoses and procedures for emergency and outpatient cases into ICD-10, CPT and HCPCS codes accurately and timely.
• Understand clinical content of health records and use EHR/encoder to perform duties.
• Abstract demographic and physician data to meet internal and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Follow coding guidelines set by AHA Coding Clinic, ICD, CMS, HCAI and NorthBay Health.

Skills

ICD-10-CM

CPT

HCPCS

DRGs

HCCs

APCs

Anatomy & Physiology

Medical terminology

Reimbursement

Microsoft Office

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

CCS or RHIT or RHIA certification

Tools

EHR/encoder systems

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Job Description

At NorthBay Health, the Coder I is a member of the Health Information Management Team responsible for converting diagnoses and procedures for emergency and outpatient cases into ICD-10, CPT and HCPCS codes in an accurate and timely manner. The Coder I can understand the clinical content of the health record and utilize an EHR system/encoder to perform job duties. Abstracts demographic and physician data to meet both internal and regulatory requirements for reporting utilizing the hospital’s abstracting system. All work is carried out in accordance with the rules, regulations, and coding conventions of the American Hospital Association (Coding Clinic), ICD, CMS, HCAI, and NorthBay Health coding guidelines.

Education

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.

Certification

• Requires one of the following credentials:
  • Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or
  • Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or
  • Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) in good standing.

Experience

• Two or more years of experience coding ICD10/CPT in an HIM department in an acute care hospital is preferred.
• Experience with electronic health records/encoder systems required

Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge of anatomy and physiology; medical terminology, disease process, reimbursement methodologies, (DRGs, HCC’s, APCs); and the conventions, rules, guidelines for current coding classification (ICD10-CM, CPT and HCPCS).
• Demonstrated understanding of the clinical content of a health record.
• Requires the knowledge of the business use of computer hardware and software
• Microsoft Office: Email, Word, Excel
• Ability and desire to hit metrics upon training (idle time is also monitored on this hourly paid position)
• Technically savvy (ability to learn software and troubleshoot equipment as needed)
• Must have a private, distraction-free area in your home for working (HIPAA reasons)
• Web-cam training will be used frequently for team engagement.

Internet Requirements

• Must have high speed internet.
• Please test your internet prior to applying to make sure you are over 125 mbps download speed or be willing to upgrade upon an offer.

Hours Of Work

• Days Monday through Friday as assigned based on business need.

Compensation

• $49.69 to $60.39 based on years of experience doing the duties of the role.

About Us

Interpersonal Skills and Values

Demonstrates NorthBay Health’s True North Values: Nurture Care, Own It, Respect Relationships, Build Trust, and Hardwire Excellence. These values guide behavior, accountability, teamwork, and commitment to high-quality patient care.

Why NorthBay Health

NorthBay Health is an independent, nonprofit health system serving the Napa, Solano, and Yolo County regions. We are expanding access to care across our communities through two acute-care hospitals, including a Level II Trauma Center and a Level III NICU maternity unit, along with a cancer center, urgent care locations, and a growing network of primary and specialty care clinics.

We provide advanced services in cardiovascular care, neuroscience, orthopedics, surgery, and outpatient specialties. NorthBay Health is nationally recognized for quality care, including Magnet with Distinction designation for nursing and multiple U.S. News and World Report high performing recognitions.

We are committed to being the trusted healthcare partner of choice and offer an environment where employees can grow, contribute meaningfully, and support the health of our communities.

NorthBay Health Benefits Options

• NorthBay Health offers a comprehensive benefits package based on established eligibility requirements. Benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, life, disability, and long-term care coverage, paid time off including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and bereavement, a 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, and market-based compensation review and increases subject to approval and organizational performance.

Compensation Structure

NorthBay Health uses a structured compensation framework. Staff-level positions use a step-based system (Steps 1–5) based on years of directly related experience, with Step 5 representing 20 or more years of experience in the role. Manager level and above positions are paid a fixed annual base salary and are eligible for a variable incentive compensation plan. Physician compensation is structured based on specialty and role requirements.

Remote Work Disclosure

NorthBay Health is primarily an onsite organization due to the nature of healthcare. Some roles may allow hybrid or remote work based on business needs.

Remote work is not supported in Washington, Ohio, Wyoming, North Dakota, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, or outside of the United States.

Notice to Recruitment Agencies

NorthBay Health utilizes a managed service provider (MSP) for agency partnerships and is not currently engaging external recruiting firms outside of established agreements. We do not accept unsolicited resumes or third-party candidate submissions. Please do not contact NorthBay Health employees, leaders, physicians, or hiring managers regarding recruitment or job postings.

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