HIM Coder II (Onsite, Hybrid, Remote)
About The Position
NorthBay Health is seeking a highly skilled, detail-oriented HIM facility coder. The role translates medical procedures and diagnoses into ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes accurately and on time for inpatient, outpatient, surgery, and observation cases in hospital and ASC settings. It also abstracts demographic and physician data for internal and regulatory reporting using the hospital's abstracting system. Work must follow applicable American Hospital Association Coding Clinic, ICD, CMS, NCD/LCD, HCAI, and NorthBay Health coding rules and guidelines. The position is classified as hybrid remote. Workdays are Monday through Friday, as assigned based on business needs. For remote work, the employee must have a private, distraction-free home workspace for HIPAA compliance and high-speed internet exceeding 125 Mbps download speed, or be willing to upgrade. Web-camera training is frequently used for team engagement. The position is hourly paid, and metrics and idle time are monitored. NorthBay Health is an independent, nonprofit health system serving Napa, Solano, and Yolo County. The organization describes an environment where employees can grow, contribute meaningfully, and support community health. Benefits are subject to established eligibility requirements.
Requirements
- Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) certification.
- Two years of continuous ICD-10/CPT coding and abstracting experience in an acute-care setting within the last five years.
- Experience with electronic health records and encoder systems.
- Knowledge of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, disease processes, reimbursement methodologies (DRGs, HCCs, APCs), and current coding classification conventions, rules, and guidelines for ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS.
- Understanding of the clinical content of a health record.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including email, Word, and Excel.
- Ability to learn software and troubleshoot equipment as needed.
- For remote work, a private, distraction-free home workspace suitable for HIPAA compliance.
- For remote work, high-speed internet with download speed over 125 Mbps, or willingness to upgrade.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- One to two years of inpatient coding experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Accurately and promptly code inpatient, outpatient, surgery, and observation cases in hospital and ASC settings using ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS.
- Abstract demographic and physician data for internal and regulatory reporting using the hospital's abstracting system.
- Perform work in accordance with applicable AHA Coding Clinic, ICD, CMS, NCD/LCD, HCAI, and NorthBay Health coding rules and guidelines.
- Meet performance metrics following training.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life, disability, and long-term care coverage
- Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and bereavement
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
- Education reimbursement for eligible roles
- Professional development and training programs
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness programs
- Recognition programs
- Shift differentials
- Market-based compensation review and increases, subject to approval and organizational performance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
