Inpatient & Ambulatory Coder – Remote-Eligible

NorthBay Healthcare Group; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

NorthBay Health is seeking a skilled Medical Coder to translate inpatient records into CPT, ICD-10-CM/PCS and HCPCS codes in a hospital setting. The ideal candidate has at least five years in multi-specialty professional and facility coding, strong knowledge of E/M guidelines, and experience with EMR and encoder systems.

You will educate providers, query documentation when needed, and collaborate with CDI and billing teams while upholding HIPAA and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; CPC/CCS-P/RHIT/RHIA licensure preferred.
• Five+ years of multi-specialty professional and facility coding experience.
• Experience with EMR, encoder systems, and E/M guidelines for physician inpatient coding.

Responsibilities

• Code inpatient records using CPT, ICD-10-CM/PCS, and HCPCS per CMS and regulatory guidelines.
• Assign appropriate modifiers to maximize reimbursement and reduce denials.
• Query providers to clarify documentation and ensure data accuracy.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

HIPAA compliance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CPC, CCS‑P, RHIT, RHIA

Tools

Encoder system

Cerner

EHR systems

Job description

NorthBay Health is seeking a skilled Medical Coder to translate inpatient records into CPT, ICD-10-CM/PCS and HCPCS codes in a hospital setting. The ideal candidate has at least five years in multi-specialty professional and facility coding, strong knowledge of E/M guidelines, and experience with EMR and encoder systems.

You will educate providers, query documentation when needed, and collaborate with CDI and billing teams while upholding HIPAA and regulatory standards.