HIM Coder II (Onsite, Hybrid, Remote)

NorthBay Healthcare Corporation • Fairfield, CA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Northbay Health is seeking a skilled, detail-oriented HIM facility coder to code inpatient, outpatient, surgery, and observation cases in hospital and ambulatory surgery center settings. The role translates medical procedures and diagnoses into ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes accurately and promptly, and abstracts demographic and physician data for internal and regulatory reporting using the hospital’s abstracting system.

Coding work must follow applicable American Hospital Association Coding Clinic, ICD, CMS, NCD/LCD, HCAI, and Northbay Health guidelines, regulations, rules, and coding conventions. The position is classified as hybrid remote. Workdays are Monday through Friday, assigned according to business needs. The role is hourly paid, and performance metrics and idle time are monitored. Remote work requires a private, distraction-free home workspace for HIPAA purposes and high-speed internet meeting the stated download-speed requirement. Web-camera training is used frequently for team engagement.

Requirements

• Certification as a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA).
• 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.
• Demonstrated knowledge of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, disease processes, reimbursement methodologies (DRGs, HCCs, APCs), and current ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS classification conventions, rules, and guidelines.
• Demonstrated understanding of the clinical content of a health record.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including email, Word, and Excel.
• Ability and willingness to meet metrics after training; idle time is also monitored.
• Technical aptitude, including the ability to learn software and troubleshoot equipment as needed.
• For remote work, a private, distraction-free home workspace and high-speed internet with download speed over 125 Mbps, or willingness to upgrade upon an offer.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One to two years of inpatient coding experience.

Responsibilities

• Accurately and promptly assign ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes to inpatient, outpatient, surgery, and observation cases in hospital and ASC settings.
• Abstract demographic and physician data for internal and regulatory reporting using the hospital’s abstracting system.
• Perform coding in accordance with applicable coding guidelines, regulations, rules, and conventions.
• Meet performance metrics after training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED