Remote Medical Coder IV - Lead & Compliance Expert

Kaiser Permanente; Portland (OR); Remote; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Portland, OR seeks a Medical Coder IV for hospital-based coding with emphasis on inpatient and ancillary services. The role requires expertise in ICD-CM, CPT, and HCPCS, and guides team members to ensure compliant documentation and coding.

The position supports remote work while residing in Oregon or Washington, offering opportunities to influence coding processes and performance across the department.

Qualifications

• Minimum four (4) years of inpatient and/or hospital coding experience.
• Minimum one (1) year of experience in a leadership role.
• High School Diploma or GED with six years coding experience OR six years coding experience and one year in a corporate environment.
• CCS/RHIA/RHIT certification required at hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides guidance and feedback to junior team members on coding and documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Leads cross-functional collaboration to improve coding accuracy, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Oversees coding guidance for ICD-CM, CPT, and HCPCS in patient encounters and supports audit processes.
• Drives process improvements to reduce denials and improve submission times.

Skills

Medical Terminology

Health Information Systems

Health Care Coding

Data Quality

Time Management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)

Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)

Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in Portland, OR seeks a Medical Coder IV for hospital-based coding with emphasis on inpatient and ancillary services. The role requires expertise in ICD-CM, CPT, and HCPCS, and guides team members to ensure compliant documentation and coding.

The position supports remote work while residing in Oregon or Washington, offering opportunities to influence coding processes and performance across the department.