Must live in Northern CaliforniaUnder indirect supervision, the Lead Coder is regularly assigned to lead, train, coordinate, and review the work of assigned coders and/or others who need assistance, advice, instruction, training and in-service education in coding and abstracting.In addition, the Lead Coder is also expected to code inpatient and all categories of outpatient services, diagnoses, procedures and conditions working from appmpriate documentation in the medical record uhen assigned or needed, using the appropriate coding classification system. Classification systems include ICD-CM (PCS, CPI*, HCPCS as well as odier specialty systems as requited by diagnostic and pmceduralAll work must be performed in accordance with the rules, regulations and coding conventions of the current ICD-CM//PCS official guidelines for coding and repotting Coding Clinic published by the American Hospital Association , the current ICD-CM/PCS code book, CPT, CPT Assistant, CMS, NCCI edits, OSHPD, and Kaiser Permanente's organizational institutional Coding Guidelines.Basic Qualifications:ExperienceMust have at least five (5) years of continuous inpatient hospital coding experience within the last seven (7) years.Education
High School Diploma/GED.
Demonstrated completion of classes in medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, current CD-CM and CPT codin conventions and disease process from an accredited program.
License, Certification, RegistrationThis position requires certification as a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) orRegistered Health Information Administrator (RHIA).DisclaimerKaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, maritalstatus, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics ofdiversity and inclusion, or any other protected status. External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances, including but not limited to the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances.