Senior ICD/CPT Coder – Acute Care HIM Specialist

Loma Linda University Children's Health; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Loma Linda University Health is seeking a skilled Coder 3-HIM to perform ICD and CPT coding and data abstraction for LLUMC and contracted LLUH facilities. You will assign codes, ensure accuracy, and uphold coding guidelines across inpatient, outpatient, ER, and other areas.

Minimum five years of acute care coding experience is required; a Coding Certificate or A.A. in Health Information Management is mandatory, with AHIMA standards guiding practice.

Qualifications

• Completion of Coding Certificate program or Associate's Degree in Health Information Management required.
• Minimum five years of experience coding in an acute care facility required.
• Experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.

Responsibilities

• Performs ICD and CPT coding and abstracts data from the legal medical record for LLUMC and contracted LLUH facilities.
• Codes in Inpatient, Outpatient, Emergency, Interventional Radiology, and other areas as needed.
• Performs secondary coding reviews and collaborates with students and interns as requested.
• Ensures coding quality and accuracy in compliance with guidelines and regulations.

Skills

ICD & CPT coding

Medical terminology

AHIMA standards

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Coding Certificate

Associate's Degree in Health Information Management

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Loma Linda University Health is seeking a skilled Coder 3-HIM to perform ICD and CPT coding and data abstraction for LLUMC and contracted LLUH facilities. You will assign codes, ensure accuracy, and uphold coding guidelines across inpatient, outpatient, ER, and other areas.

Minimum five years of acute care coding experience is required; a Coding Certificate or A.A. in Health Information Management is mandatory, with AHIMA standards guiding practice.