Job Description
Job Description
We are looking for an experienced Medical Coder to support coding excellence for a healthcare organization in Fremont, California. This Long-term Contract position focuses on coding review, staff education, compliance oversight, and collaboration with clinical and revenue cycle partners to strengthen documentation quality and coding accuracy. The role is well suited for someone who brings strong acute care coding knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to guide teams through evolving regulatory expectations.
Responsibilities:
• Direct coding workflow activities by balancing assignments, tracking output, and helping maintain consistent departmental performance.
• Conduct detailed audits of coded records to confirm accurate code selection, proper application of classification systems, and alignment with regulatory and organizational standards.
• Develop and deliver education for coders, providers, and clinical staff to improve coding quality, documentation practices, and overall understanding of current requirements.
• Analyze review findings and denial patterns to identify recurring issues, then recommend corrective actions that support compliance and revenue integrity.
• Partner with clinical, billing, compliance, and revenue cycle teams to address coding questions, clarify documentation concerns, and resolve operational issues.
• Create training resources such as reference guides, presentations, and competency tools that support onboarding and continued staff development.
• Monitor updates to coding regulations, payer expectations, and industry guidance, then communicate key changes to relevant stakeholders.
• Mentor coding staff through coaching and feedback that strengthens accuracy, confidence, and adherence to best practices.
• Contribute to department planning by suggesting improvements in staffing approach, workflow design, and coding-related processes.
If you are interested, please apply today and call us at (510) 470-7450
• Associate’s degree in a healthcare-related field or equivalent relevant experience.
• At least 5 years of coding experience, including significant inpatient acute care coding exposure.
• Active coding certification such as RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CPC, or another comparable credential.
• Strong working knowledge of ICD-10, CPT coding principles, reimbursement logic, and payer documentation requirements.
• Experience performing coding audits, validation reviews, and education for coding specialists or clinical teams.
• Ability to work effectively with providers, compliance staff, and revenue cycle partners in a hospital or multi-specialty setting.
• Proficiency with coding software and health information systems used in facility or organizational coding operations.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and instructional skills, with the ability to translate complex guidance into practical education.