Medical Coder II — CCS | ICD-10, DRG Expertise

Emanate Health; West Covina (CA); On-site; USD 46,769 - 66,882; Full time

Job summary

A health care provider in West Covina is seeking a coding specialist to assign diagnostic and procedural codes to medical records for billing and compliance. The ideal candidate will possess a High School Diploma (or equivalent experience) and have 1-3 years of coding experience along with a CCS license. Knowledge of coding systems such as MS-DRG and ICD-10 is essential. The pay ranges from $33.95 to $48.55 per hour, reflecting the value placed on delivering world-class health care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent work experience required; college degree preferred with coursework in Medical Terminology/Anatomy & Physiology.
• One to three years of prior coding experience.
• CCS required.

Responsibilities

• Assigns diagnostic/procedural codes to medical records for billing and reimbursement.
• Reviews documentation for accurate abstracting of clinical data to meet regulatory requirements.

Skills

Knowledge of MS-DRG

Knowledge of APR-DRG

Knowledge of ICD-10CM/PCS

Knowledge of CPT

Excellent customer service skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent work experience

College degree preferred

Tools

Computerized encoder programs

Job description

A health care provider in West Covina is seeking a coding specialist to assign diagnostic and procedural codes to medical records for billing and compliance. The ideal candidate will possess a High School Diploma (or equivalent experience) and have 1-3 years of coding experience along with a CCS license. Knowledge of coding systems such as MS-DRG and ICD-10 is essential. The pay ranges from $33.95 to $48.55 per hour, reflecting the value placed on delivering world-class health care.