Senior Medical Coder III | ICD-CM/CPT/HCPCS Expert

Kaiser Permanente Northwest; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 78,187 - 101,192; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente Northwest is seeking a skilled Medical Records coder to translate clinical information into codified data for diagnoses and procedures, following ICD-CM, CPT, and HCPCS guidelines. The role emphasizes accuracy, compliance, and collaboration with clinicians and staff.

Responsibilities include reviewing records for abstraction, maintaining high-quality data, and supporting coding process updates.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 4+ years coding experience, or 4+ years coding and 1 year corporate experience.
• CCS/RHIT/RHIA certifications required at hire.

Responsibilities

• Review emergency, outpatient, ambulatory, and inpatient records to abstract elements and codes.
• Build effective relationships and provide resources, information, and mentoring to team members.
• Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and Kaiser Permanente standards.
• Update coding processes and ensure accuracy of codes and documentation.
• Translate clinical information into coded data for diagnoses, procedures, and services.

Skills

Medical Coding

Health Information Systems

Data Entry

Time Management

Compliance Management

Quality Assurance

Health Records

Data Quality

Maintain Files and Records

Medical Terminology

Education

Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)

RHIT - Registered Health Information Technician

RHIA - Registered Health Information Administrator

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Kaiser Permanente Northwest is seeking a skilled Medical Records coder to translate clinical information into codified data for diagnoses and procedures, following ICD-CM, CPT, and HCPCS guidelines. The role emphasizes accuracy, compliance, and collaboration with clinicians and staff.

Responsibilities include reviewing records for abstraction, maintaining high-quality data, and supporting coding process updates.