Health Information Management Coder I

NorthBay Solutions

. Convert diagnoses and procedures for emergency and outpatient cases into accurate and timely ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeFairfield • California • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $50 - $60 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Proficient in coding ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes with a strong understanding of clinical content and health records. Experienced in using EHR systems and encoders while adhering to coding guidelines and regulations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

ICD-10 CodingCPT CodingHCPCS CodingCertified Coding Specialist (CCS)Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)

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Hard Skills

ICD-10 CodingCPT CodingHCPCS CodingElectronic Health Records (EHR)Medical TerminologyAnatomy and PhysiologyReimbursement MethodologiesCoding GuidelinesPerformance MetricsTroubleshooting Software

Soft Skills

Team EngagementDesire to Hit MetricsAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

EHR SystemEncoder SystemMicrosoft Office

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)

Industry Keywords

Health Information Management (HIM)Acute Care HospitalAmerican Hospital Association Coding ClinicCMS RegulationsHCAI Guidelines

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Convert diagnoses and procedures for emergency and outpatient cases into accurate and timely ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes
Understand the clinical content of health records
Use an EHR system and encoder to perform coding duties
Abstract demographic and physician data for internal and regulatory reporting
Use the hospital’s abstracting system
Follow American Hospital Association Coding Clinic, ICD, CMS, HCAI, and NorthBay Health coding rules, regulations, conventions, and guidelines
Meet trained performance metrics and monitored idle-time expectations
Participate in frequent webcam-based team engagement

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School diploma or equivalent preferred
Requires one of: Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) in good standing
Two or more years of experience coding ICD10/CPT in an HIM department in an acute care hospital preferred
Experience with electronic health records/encoder systems required
Knowledge of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, disease process, reimbursement methodologies (DRGs, HCCs, APCs), and current ICD10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding conventions, rules, and guidelines
Understanding of the clinical content of a health record
Knowledge of business use of computer hardware and software
Microsoft Office: Email, Word, Excel
Ability and desire to hit metrics upon training
Ability to learn software and troubleshoot equipment as needed
Private, distraction-free home work area required for HIPAA reasons
Frequent webcam use for team engagement
High-speed internet exceeding 125 Mbps download speed or willingness to upgrade upon an offer
Availability to work days, Monday through Friday, as assigned based on business need

Benefits

Comp & perks

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