Senior Medical Coder & Team Lead (Inpatient/Outpatient)

Kaiser Permanente; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Portland, Oregon is seeking a Medical Coding Specialist to ensure accurate inpatient and hospital coding and to mentor junior team members.

You will translate clinical information into ICD-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes, monitor documentation quality, support regulatory compliance, and lead process improvements with clinicians and coding staff.

The role emphasizes collaboration, timely submissions, adherence to coding guidelines, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum four (4) years of inpatient/Hospital coding experience.
• Minimum one (1) year in a leadership role (with or without direct reports).
• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent plus six (6) years of coding experience.
• Ability to ensure compliance with coding guidelines and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and feedback to junior team members reviewing records for accurate coding.
• Lead by example, offering technical explanations and recommendations to colleagues.
• Monitor and improve coding documentation to comply with ICD-CM, CPT, and HCPCS.
• Partner with clinicians to resolve coding issues and reduce denials.
• Develop and update reference materials in response to changes in code sets and regulations.
• Support data management and reporting to identify trends and drive improvements.
• Ensure timely submissions and adherence to departmental productivity and quality standards.

Skills

Medical Terminology

Health Information Systems

Data Quality

Time Management

Education

Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in Portland, Oregon is seeking a Medical Coding Specialist to ensure accurate inpatient and hospital coding and to mentor junior team members.

You will translate clinical information into ICD-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes, monitor documentation quality, support regulatory compliance, and lead process improvements with clinicians and coding staff.

The role emphasizes collaboration, timely submissions, adherence to coding guidelines, and ongoing professional development.