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College Medical Center

Medical Coder

Long Beach, CA · On-site

$30.46 - $38.07/hr

The Onsite Medical Coder is responsible for reviewing clinical documentation and assigning accurate diagnosis and procedure codes for inpatient and outpatient services in compliance with coding ...

Prime Healthcare Management Inc

Coder Auditor

Ontario, CA · On-site

$28 - $43.40/hr

... Clinical Documentation Specialists (CDS) or Computer Assisted Coding (CAC) software. The Inpatient Coder Auditor finalizes the coding and abstracting of the medical record upon ensuring the ...

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Prime Healthcare Management Inc

Coder Auditor

Ontario, CA · On-site

$28 - $43.40/hr

... Clinical Documentation Specialists (CDS) or Computer Assisted Coding (CAC) software. The Inpatient Coder Auditor finalizes the coding and abstracting of the medical record upon ensuring the ...

New

Prime Healthcare Management Inc

Coder Auditor

Ontario, CA · On-site

$28 - $43.40/hr

... Clinical Documentation Specialists (CDS) or Computer Assisted Coding (CAC) software. The Inpatient Coder Auditor finalizes the coding and abstracting of the medical record upon ensuring the ...

New

Prime Healthcare Management Inc

Coder Auditor

Ontario, CA · On-site

$28 - $43.40/hr

... Clinical Documentation Specialists (CDS) or Computer Assisted Coding (CAC) software. The Inpatient Coder Auditor finalizes the coding and abstracting of the medical record upon ensuring the ...

New

College Medical Center

Medical Coder

Long Beach, CA

$30.46 - $38.07/hr

The Onsite Medical Coder is responsible for reviewing clinical documentation and assigning accurate diagnosis and procedure codes for inpatient and outpatient services in compliance with coding ...

Astrana Health, Inc.

$33 - $38/hr

Determine the appropriate MS-DRG or APR-DRG assignment based on coding and clinical documentation * Conduct coding validation and auditing to ensure compliance with payer and regulatory requirements

Red Oaks Medical Group, Inc.

Certified Coder

Red Bluff, CA · On-site

$25.75 - $33.99/hr

New Clinician Audits * Clinician audits for correct coding and optimal reimbursement (Random Audits) * Provider education to clinicians with coding/documentation * Reports quarterly on Bell Curves

Trice Healthcare

Coding Payment Resolution Spec

Encino, CA · On-site

$19.75 - $25.25/hr

This position reports directly to the Supervisor Clinical/Coding Payment Resolution. Essential Functions * Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Client Mission, Vision, and Values in ...

Red Oaks Medical Group, Inc.

Certified Coder

Red Bluff, CA · On-site

$25.75 - $33.99/hr

New Clinician Audits * Clinician audits for correct coding and optimal reimbursement (Random Audits) * Provider education to clinicians with coding/documentation * Reports quarterly on Bell Curves

Healthcare Support Staffing

Medical Coder

Long Beach, CA · On-site

$17 - $19/hr

HSS has a proven history of placing talented healthcare professionals in clinical and non-clinical ... Coding guidelines knowledge * Claims experience Additional Information Advantages of this ...

Astrana Health

Medical Coder

Alhambra, CA · On-site

$22 - $26/hr

Medical Coder Astrana Health is currently seeking a highly motivated Medical Coder. This role will ... Our mission is to combine our clinical experience, best-in-class delivery network, and ...

HENRY MAYO NEWHALL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

$19 - $25.25/hr

Where Clinical Excellence Meets Cutting-Edge Care Here, you'll work alongside an award-winning team ... Job Summary Coder III The Coder III is responsible for analyzing medical records for completion by ...

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital

Coder III

Santa Clarita, CA · On-site

$37.92 - $60.68/hr

CODER III - $37.92 to $60.68 Your Work Here Matters. Your Career Here Thrives. Imagine coming to ... Where Clinical Excellence Meets Cutting-Edge Care Here, you'll work alongside an award-winning team ...

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How much do clinical coder jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for clinical coder in California is $56,639.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $45,400.00 and $65,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Clinical Coder job?

A Clinical Coder is responsible for translating medical diagnoses, procedures, and treatments into standardized codes used for billing, healthcare records, and insurance purposes. They analyze patient records and apply classification systems such as ICD-10 and CPT to ensure accurate and consistent data entry. Clinical Coders work in hospitals, clinics, and healthcare organizations, playing a vital role in healthcare administration. Their work helps with reimbursement, research, and healthcare planning. Strong attention to detail and a thorough understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, and coding guidelines are essential for this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Clinical Coder position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Clinical Coder, you need a solid understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, and clinical procedures, usually backed by a relevant qualification in health information management or medical coding. Familiarity with coding systems like ICD-10, CPT, and specialized medical coding software is essential, and certifications such as CCS, CPC, or equivalent are highly valued. Attention to detail, analytical thinking, and effective communication are important soft skills for success in this field. Mastering these skills ensures accurate translation of clinical data into standardized codes, which is critical for billing, compliance, and healthcare quality reporting.

What are some common challenges faced by Clinical Coders in their daily work?

Clinical Coders often encounter challenges such as deciphering incomplete or unclear clinical documentation, staying current with frequent updates to coding standards, and managing high volumes of records within tight deadlines. These professionals must constantly collaborate with healthcare providers to clarify details and ensure that codes accurately reflect the care delivered. Adapting to new coding software or changes in healthcare regulations can also be part of the job. However, these challenges offer valuable opportunities for growth and skill development, and strong problem-solving abilities can help you excel in this dynamic field.

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Clinical Policy Clinical Coder RN II

Clinical Policy Clinical Coder RN II

L.A. Care Health Plan

Los Angeles, CA

$132K - $163K/yr

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Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 5 days ago

L.A. Care Health Plan rating

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Company rating: 9.0 out of 10

Based on 8 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

33rd of 281 rated insurance

Job description

Salary Range:  $102,183.00 (Min.) - $132,838.00 (Mid.) - $163,492.00 (Max.)

Established in 1997, L.A. Care Health Plan is an independent public agency created by the state of California to provide health coverage to low-income Los Angeles County residents. We are the nation's largest publicly operated health plan. Serving more than 2 million members, we make sure our members get the right care at the right place at the right time.
Mission: L.A. Care's mission is to provide access to quality health care for Los Angeles County's vulnerable and low-income communities and residents and to support the safety net required to achieve that purpose.
 

Job Summary

The Clinical Policy Clinical Coder RN II is responsible for analyzing, interpreting, and operationalizing medical and utilization management policies to ensure accurate coding, appropriate authorization requirements, compliant claims processing, and effective utilization oversight.

This position serves as a key clinical and coding resource, translating medical policy requirements into diagnosis, procedure, and service code logic, including determining which codes require prior authorization. Conducts in-depth research and analysis of legislation and regulatory requirements, clinical outcomes, utilization, claims, and financial data to identify utilization trends, fiscal risk, and opportunities for policy enhancement and cost containment.

This position works cross-functionally with internal teams to ensure policies are codified, consistently applied, and monitored through reporting and data analysis. This position collaborates closely with internal stakeholders and external entities to support standardized benefit administration, effective program implementation, and organizational compliance with state, federal, and accreditation requirements. 

Duties
Translate approved clinical policies and utilization management criteria into clear, codified claims rules and system logic to support accurate claims adjudication. Develop, revise, and recommend clinical policies and internal utilization management criteria when standard clinical guidelines are insufficient to support appropriate decision-making based on codified claim rules. Assess the downstream claims impact of new or revised clinical policies prior to implementation and recommend configuration updates to mitigate operational or financial risk. Participate in validation of claims configuration changes to ensure policies are applied correctly and consistently across all lines of business. Monitor post-implementation claims activity to identify configuration issues, unintended denials, or payment discrepancies related to clinical policy application. Support remediation of claims configuration defects by identifying root causes and coordinating corrective actions with internal teams. Participate in and lead specialty and cross-functional workgroups and committees focused on healthcare services clinical policies, utilization management processes, strategic initiatives, policy governance, operational alignment, and continuous improvement efforts. Ensure timely dissemination of accurate and consistent policies and procedures across departments. Promote collaboration, engagement, and a positive work environment while supporting departmental initiatives and team-based activities. Manage assigned projects from concept through implementation, ensuring timelines, quality standards, and deliverables are met. Analyze and interpret medical and utilization management policies to identify applicable diagnosis, procedure, and service codes and determine authorization, pre-payment, or post-payment review requirements. Define and maintain code lists that require prior authorization or other utilization management controls based on clinical evidence, regulatory guidance, utilization trends, and financial risk.
Duties Continued
Collaborate with internal teams to ensure authorization requirements and coding logic are accurately configured in authorization and claims systems based on authorization matrix requirements. Support accurate claims processing by validating codified authorization and policy requirements are correctly applied and aligned with approved medical policies. Provide clinical and coding recommendations to support the development, revision, and implementation of new or updated medical and utilization management policies. Investigate and resolve coding and authorization related issues, including claim denials, coding edits, authorization discrepancies, and policy interpretation questions. Review and assess claims edits, authorization matrixes, and coding rules to identify root causes of errors or inconsistencies and recommend corrective actions. Ensure coding, authorization requirements, and claims-related guidance align with medical necessity criteria, benefit structures, and applicable state, federal, and regulatory requirements. Develop, review, and maintain reporting related to authorization required codes, approval and denial rates, utilization patterns, claims payment outcomes, and policy effectiveness. Prepare reports, summaries, and presentations and communicate findings, recommendations, and action plans to internal and external stakeholders. Analyze claims, authorization, and utilization data to identify trends, measure policy impact, and recommend opportunities for policy refinement, cost containment, or reduction of administrative burden. Monitor post-implementation performance of authorization-required codes and recommend additions, removals, or modifications to authorization requirements based on regulatory thresholds and utilization outcomes. Perform other duties as assigned.
Education Required
Associate's Degree in Nursing
Education Preferred
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
Experience

Required:

At least 8 years of experience in Clinical Nursing.

At least 3 years of experience with Medi-Cal and Medicare in a managed care environment.

Experience in performing and creating clinical documentation.

Experience in regulatory compliance for a health plan.

Experience with medical coding systems.

Preferred: 

At least 1 year of experience in editing and writing clinical health services policies within a managed care health plan.  

Skills

Required:

Proficient with clinical policy through skills in literature searching and clinical research analysis based on the best available evidence.

Working knowledge of clinical policies.

Working knowledge of CPT/HCPC codes and claims.

Ability to translate regulatory requirements into auditable tools.

Ability to perform independent research on complex medical topics.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Strong analytical, problem solving, and team building skills.

Ability to work independently with strong self-direction.

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PDF documentation tools.

Ability to work effectively with diverse teams in cross-functional work groups.

Ability to multitask, re-prioritize tasking, and streamline day-to-day operations.

Ability to identify discrepancies, assess risk, and recommend actionable solutions.

Knowledge of medical coding systems, including ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS, and their application in authorization and claims environments.

Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Preferred:

Advanced skills in assessing clinical policy deficiencies through literature searching and clinical research analysis based on the best available evidence.

Proficient in claims configuration, including claims adjudication workflows, configuration of claims edits and rules, and the translation of clinical and utilization management policies into system-based claims logic to support accurate, compliant payment outcomes.

Understanding of the managed care industry and market conditions.

Licenses/Certifications Required
Registered Nurse (RN) - Active, current and unrestricted California License
Licenses/Certifications Preferred
Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
Required Training
Physical Requirements
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Salary Range Disclaimer: The expected pay range is based on many factors such as geography, experience, education, and the market.  The range is subject to change.

L.A. Care offers a wide range of benefits including

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Retirement Plans
  • Medical, Dental and Vision
  • Wellness Program
  • Volunteer Time Off (VTO)

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