Coder I Certified, FT Days

The Certified Coder is responsible for all group practice coding activities.  This includes responding to physician questions, analyzing coding trends, providing physician and staff training, completing chart audits, reviewing documentation requirements, and reviewing encounter forms for current codes.

PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

Required Skills

• Must possess strong interpersonal skills and have excellent verbal and written communication, problem solving and decision-making skills to interact with physicians, office staff and managers. 
• Familiarity with computers, coding software and general principles of medical record documentation is preferred.
• Must possess knowledge and expertise in coding services, procedures and diagnoses for physician practices. 
• Must have knowledge of CPT, HCPCS, ICD-10 coding and medical terminology. 

Required Experience

• The Certified Coder must possess current certification by either the American Academy of Professional Coders or American Health Information Management Association. 
• Must have a minimum of two (2) years of professional fee coding experience.
• Must maintain yearly certification renewal and continuing education requirements. 
• Must possess knowledge and expertise in coding services, procedures and diagnoses for physician practices. 
• Candidate must have a valid California driver’s license and liability insurance for travel to satellite offices.