Medical Records Coder II: ICD-10/CPT Specialist

Alameda Health System; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Alameda Health System in Oakland is seeking an experienced Medical Records Coder to code and abstract patient records using ICD-9-CM/ICD-10-CM, CPT and HCPCS guidelines. This role ensures regulatory compliance and accurate data for reimbursement and reporting.

Responsibilities include querying physicians for clarification, maintaining productivity standards, and auditing records to ensure quality. An associate degree is preferred, with RHIA/RHIT certification preferred and strong data entry

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher preferred; coursework in medical terminology and coding.
• Experience with ICD-9-CM/ICD-10-CM and CPT coding.
• RHIA or RHIT certification preferred.
• Strong data entry and computer skills; passing score 80% in proficiency tests.

Responsibilities

• Code diagnostic and operative information from the medical records using ICD-9-CM/ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS.
• Query physicians to clarify information when assigning diagnoses.
• Ensure data accuracy and regulatory compliance, and participate in data abstraction and auditing.

Skills

ICD-9/ICD-10 coding

CPT coding

Medical terminology

Data entry

HIPAA compliance

Education

Associate degree preferred

Medical terminology coursework

ICD-9/ICD-10-CM knowledge

CPT coding knowledge

RHIA/RHIT preferred

Job description

Alameda Health System in Oakland is seeking an experienced Medical Records Coder to code and abstract patient records using ICD-9-CM/ICD-10-CM, CPT and HCPCS guidelines. This role ensures regulatory compliance and accurate data for reimbursement and reporting.

Responsibilities include querying physicians for clarification, maintaining productivity standards, and auditing records to ensure quality. An associate degree is preferred, with RHIA/RHIT certification preferred and strong data entry