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Renown Health

Manager of Coding

Reno, NV · Remote

In conjunction with the coding educator the position is responsible for creating and maintaining a coding trainee program. Nature and Scope Nature and Scope Text This position creates and oversees ...

Renown Health

Manager of Coding

Reno, NV · Remote

In conjunction with the coding educator the position is responsible for creating and maintaining a coding trainee program. Nature and Scope Nature and Scope Text This position creates and oversees ...

Renown Health

Manager of Coding

Reno, NV · Remote

In conjunction with the coding educator the position is responsible for creating and maintaining a coding trainee program. Nature and Scope Nature and Scope Text This position creates and oversees ...

Renown Health

Manager of Coding

Reno, NV · On-site

$46.08 - $64.52/hr

In conjunction with the coding educator the position is responsible for creating and maintaining a coding trainee program. Nature and Scope Nature and Scope Text This position creates and oversees ...

NSW Health

Trainee

New England, ND · On-site

Trainees will comply with Codes of Conduct, OHS, EEO, and Bullying and Harassment and any other relevant policies and procedures. * Trainees will work co-operatively with other staff members to ...

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Froedtert

INPATIENT CODER

Milwaukee, WI · On-site

$25.82 - $44.16/hr

Coders in this role may also assist with mentoring and supporting trainee coders as needed. EXPERIENCE DESCRIPTION: A minimum of 3 years of recent academic facility hospital inpatient coding ...

FROEDTERT HEALTH

INPATIENT CODER

Milwaukee, WI · On-site +1

$25.82 - $44.16/hr

Coders in this role may also assist with mentoring and supporting trainee coders as needed. EXPERIENCE DESCRIPTION: A minimum of 3 years of recent academic facility hospital inpatient coding ...

Department of Justice

Legal Tech Trainee

Sacramento, CA · On-site

$3.8K - $4.7K/mo

Duty Statement Position Details Job Code #: JC-523230 Position #(s): 420-031-1139-XXX Working Title: Legal Tech Trainee Classification: OFFICE TECHNICIAN (TYPING) $3,829.00 - $4,794.00 A New to State ...

Macey's

Pharmacy Technician Trainee

Providence, UT · On-site

$13.63 - $15.14/hr

Pharmacy Technician Trainees assist the Pharmacist in pharmacy operations and provide customer ... Adhere to dress code standards. OTHER FUNCTIONS * Know the location of OTC merchandise and assist ...

New

Moffitt

ONCOLOGY PHARMACY TECH TRAINEE

Long Beach, CA

$16.75 - $20/hr

... Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines. Registered Pharmacy technician may also perform assistance in the compounding, preparation and distribution of ...

Harp's Food Stores

Store Manager Trainee

Springdale, AR · On-site

$17.25 - $20.50/hr

Store Manager Trainee: What I Do, How I Do It, and Why I do it As a Store Manager Trainee, this is ... dress code and ensuring a safe work environment, and a willingness to complete other duties as ...

The Markets

Store Manager Trainee

Vidalia, LA · On-site

$16.50 - $19.75/hr

Store Manager Trainee: What I Do, How I Do It, and Why I do it As a Store Manager Trainee, this is ... dress code and ensuring a safe work environment, and a willingness to complete other duties as ...

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As of Jul 19, 2026, the average yearly pay for coder trainee in the United States is $46,446.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $35,000.00 and $52,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are coder trainees?

Coder trainees are individuals who are in the process of learning how to write, test, and maintain computer code under supervision. They typically work under experienced programmers or as part of a training program to develop their skills in various programming languages and software development practices. Coder trainees often participate in coding bootcamps, internships, or entry-level positions to gain practical experience. Their goal is to build a strong foundation in coding so they can progress to more advanced developer roles.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Coder Trainee, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Coder Trainee, you need a basic understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, and coding systems such as ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT, typically supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with healthcare coding software, electronic health records (EHR) systems, and pursuing certification like Certified Coding Associate (CCA) is advantageous. Attention to detail, analytical thinking, and effective communication are vital soft skills in this role. These skills ensure accurate coding, minimize billing errors, and support efficient healthcare reimbursement processes.

What kinds of projects and tasks can a Coder Trainee expect to work on during their initial months?

As a Coder Trainee, you will typically start with basic programming assignments such as debugging existing code, writing simple scripts, and assisting with testing and documentation. You'll often work closely with senior developers and participate in team meetings to understand project requirements and workflows. Trainees are usually given opportunities to shadow experienced coders, contribute to collaborative projects, and gradually take on more complex coding tasks as their skills develop. This hands-on approach helps build a strong foundation and prepares you for more advanced responsibilities within the team.
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Coder III - Technical

UPMC Senior Communities

Pittsburgh, PA • On-site

$23.60 - $35.38/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 3 days ago

Job description

UPMC Corporate Revenue Cycle is hiring a Coder III to join our Coding Department! This position will be a work-from-home position working Monday through Friday during business hours.
As the Coder III you will have all responsibilities of coder trainee, coder I, II plus the following: Monitor and responds to accounts on Pre-Bill edit and error reports. Assist with training other coders as requested. Perform PHC4 coding corrections; provides feedback to coders who made errors. Monitor the Daily Cirius Error report to ensure that there are zero accounts exceeding the expected completion timeframe. Review and respond to the Pre-Bill Edit report issues to ensure timely billing. Assist with special projects as requested.
We are looking for coders with prior experience with interventional radiology and cardiology CPT coding to join the team. If you are ready to take the next step in your coding career, look no further!
Responsibilities:
  • Determine diagnoses that were treated, monitored and evaluated and procedures done during the episode of care and assign appropriate codes. Review appropriate documents in the patients' charts to accurately assign a diagnosis and/or procedure. Ensure the diagnoses and procedures are sequenced in order of their clinical significance to accurately assign the appropriate DRG/APC/ASC or payment tier under the Prospective Payment system or DSM IV methodology to guarantee accurate reimbursement on UPMC patients.
  • Make forward progress within the training period toward meeting coding accuracy standards of 98% within the first year of employment. Meet appropriate coding productivity standards within the time frame established by management staff.
  • Code all diagnoses and procedures by assigning and verifying the proper ICD-9-CM/ICD-10 and CPT codes (DSM IV if applicable). Assign the principal and secondary diagnoses and procedures by thoroughly reviewing all documentation available at the time of coding.
  • Adhere to internal department policies and procedures to ensure efficient work processes. Actively participate in monthly coding meetings and share ideas and suggestions for operational improvements. Maintain continuing education by attending seminars, reviewing updated CPT assistant guidelines and updated coding clinics.
  • Complete work assignments in a timely manner and understand the workflow of the department. Maintain daily productivity statistics and submit a weekly productivity sheet to management clearly indicating the number of hours worked, the number of coding hours, the number of average charts per hour, and number of minutes/hours spent on non-coding tasks.
  • Identify incomplete documentation in the medical record and formulate a physician query to obtain missing documentation and/or clarification to accurately complete the coding process. Consult with DRG Specialist when applicable during query process.
  • Refer problem accounts to appropriate coding or management personnel for resolution.
  • Review coding for accuracy and completeness prior to submission to billing system utilizing CCI edits. Utilize standard coding guidelines, principles and coding clinics to assign the appropriate ICD-9-CM/ICD-10, CPT and DSM IV codes for all record types to ensure accurate reimbursement. (i.e. use of coding clinics, CPT Assistant, etc). Utilize the ACEP acuity level guidelines for assigning the correct acuity level for ED coding, or hospital specific acuity level module as needed.
  • Utilize computer applications and resources essential to completing the coding process efficiently, such as hospital information systems (Medipac/SMS/Meditech), encoders and electronic medical record repositories. If applicable, abstract required medical and demographic information from the medical record and enter the data into the appropriate information system to ensure accuracy of the database. Correct any data to be in error after reviewing the medical record and comparing with system entries.

Qualifications:
  • High School or GED equivalent.
  • Completed an AHIMA or AACP-certified Coding program or certificate, Bidwell Training School or equivalent program with a curriculum that includes Anatomy and Physiology, Pharmacology, Pathophysiology, Medical Terminology, ICD-9-CM/ICD-10 and CPT Coding Guidelines and Procedures.
  • Three years of hospital coding experience.
  • Strong interventional radiology and cardiology CPT coding skills preferred

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
  • Requires CCS or RHIT or RHIA or Certified Professional Coder certification
  • Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) OR Certified Professional Coder (CPC) OR Nationally Registered Certified Coding Specialist (NRCCS) OR Registered Health Information Administrator OR Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
  • Act 34

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