HIM Coder II: ICD-10, CPT & Coding Quality Expert

Kaiser Permanente; Renton (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Washington state is seeking HIM Coders who code hospital, ambulatory surgical center and clinic services by assigning ICD-9, ICD-10, CPT and HCPCS codes using encoding software and coding books.

Coders read medical record documentation to identify codeable diagnoses and services, apply official coding guidelines, and ensure data supports clean claims while aligning with KFHPW policies and billing system.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of KFHPW billing system and policies
• Ability to abstract information from medical records
• Ability to apply ICD-9/ICD-10 and coding guidelines
• Strong data entry accuracy and productivity tracking

Responsibilities

• Code hospital, ambulatory surgical center and clinic services with ICD-9, ICD-10, CPT and HCPCS.
• Maintain coding quality and pursue continuing education.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings at KFHPW locations.
• Support KFHPW values by improving team communication and coding quality.

Skills

Medical coding

ICD-9/ICD-10 coding

CPT and HCPCS coding

Data entry

Attention to detail

Tools

Encoding software

Coding books

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in Washington state is seeking HIM Coders who code hospital, ambulatory surgical center and clinic services by assigning ICD-9, ICD-10, CPT and HCPCS codes using encoding software and coding books.

Coders read medical record documentation to identify codeable diagnoses and services, apply official coding guidelines, and ensure data supports clean claims while aligning with KFHPW policies and billing system.