Remote Medical Coder II — ICD-10-CM & Coding Expert

Hoag Health System; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian in Orange County, CA, seeks a skilled Medical Coder to review clinical documentation and apply ICD-10-CM codes for diagnoses and procedures. The role supports billing, reporting and regulatory compliance, requiring attention to coding guidelines and accuracy.

The coder will verify code capture, assist with quality review meetings, and may contribute to workflow improvements. Experience in a hospital setting and CCS/CPC certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of a certified coding program or CAHIM accredited HIT program required.
• Two years of hospital acute care Emergency and/or Outpatient procedures experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review clinical documentation and diagnostic results and apply ICD-10-CM codes to support diagnoses, procedures, and treatment results; used for billing, reporting, research and regulatory compliance.
• Verify that ICD-10-CM codes are correctly captured and that physician is correctly abstracted; stay updated with coding guideline changes.
• Resolve billing-related errors and assist with workflow changes and process improvements; identify chargeable items and facility levels for ED visits.

Skills

Medical coding

CCS

CPC

RHIT/CCS-P

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified coding program or CAHIM HIT program

Tools

Epic/EMR

Coding guidelines knowledge

Job description

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian in Orange County, CA, seeks a skilled Medical Coder to review clinical documentation and apply ICD-10-CM codes for diagnoses and procedures. The role supports billing, reporting and regulatory compliance, requiring attention to coding guidelines and accuracy.

The coder will verify code capture, assist with quality review meetings, and may contribute to workflow improvements. Experience in a hospital setting and CCS/CPC certifications are preferred.