Remote Medical Coder I — Accurate Coding from Home

CommonSpirit Health; Rancho Cordova (CA); Remote; USD 37,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health Medical Foundation, a California nonprofit affiliate, seeks a coder to translate clinical records into compliant codes, ensuring timely payments and accurate billing. Remote role with equipment provided for home office setup and California residency required.

Responsibilities include coding for Primary Care, Radiology and Hospitalist services, reviewing ICD, E/M, CPT and HCPCS codes, and educating providers on documentation and coding practices.

Qualifications

• One year (or less) of professional fee coding experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CPC, CPC-A or CCS-P certification.

Responsibilities

• Applies coding principles consistent with government regulatory standards, payer guidelines, and DHMF policy.
• Codes Primary Care, Radiology and Hospitalist professional charges for assigned providers.
• Reviews ICD, E&M, CPT and HCPCS codes to ensure documentation supports all services rendered.
• Queries providers when documentation is unclear or missing.
• Provides education to physicians on coding and documentation, as needed.
• Assists clinic and other department staff with coding related questions pertaining to assigned providers.

Skills

Attention to detail

Provider communication

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cerner

GECB/IDX

Job description

Dignity Health Medical Foundation, a California nonprofit affiliate, seeks a coder to translate clinical records into compliant codes, ensuring timely payments and accurate billing. Remote role with equipment provided for home office setup and California residency required.

Responsibilities include coding for Primary Care, Radiology and Hospitalist services, reviewing ICD, E/M, CPT and HCPCS codes, and educating providers on documentation and coding practices.