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American Advanced Management

Inpatient Coder

Salida, CA · On-site

$23/hr

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS The position requires a minimum of a High School Diploma, an Associate's Degree preferred, Certified Coding Associate (CCA) or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) certificates ...

AMERICAN ADVANCED MANAGEMENT

Inpatient Coder

Salida, CA

$23 - $27.75/hr

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS The position requires a minimum of a High School Diploma, an Associate's Degree preferred, Certified Coding Associate (CCA) or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) certificates ...

American Advanced Management

Inpatient Coder

Salida, CA · On-site

$23 - $27.75/hr

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS The position requires a minimum of a High School Diploma, an Associate's Degree preferred, Certified Coding Associate (CCA) or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) certificates ...

Kaiser Permanente

Hospital Outpatient Coder

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$21.75 - $29.25/hr

... Coding Associate OR Registered Health Information Administrator OR Certified Coding Specialist - Physician Based Additional Requirements: * Achieve a minimum score of 75% on the Hospital Outpatient ...

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How much do coding associate jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for coding associate in California is $16.27, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.23 and $18.75 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Coding Associate vs Medical Coder?

AspectCoding AssociateMedical Coder
Required CredentialsCertification (e.g., CPC, CCS), relevant trainingCertification (e.g., CPC, CCS), relevant training
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, healthcare facilitiesHospitals, outpatient clinics, insurance companies
Employer & Industry UsageHealthcare providers, medical officesHealthcare providers, insurance companies
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

The main difference between a Coding Associate and a Medical Coder lies in their job scope and experience level. Both roles require similar certifications and work in healthcare settings, but Coding Associates often are entry-level or support staff assisting with coding tasks, while Medical Coders typically have more experience and handle complex coding responsibilities independently.

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Infographic showing various Coding Associate job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 23% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $33,838 per year, or $16.3 per hour.

Professional Fee Coding Specialist

Emeryville, CA • On-site

University of California San Francisco
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Posted 10 days ago

Job description


Location: Fully-Remote
Employment Duration: 3 months
Patient Records Abstractor fulfills a role as a Medical Coder for UCSF's physician practices. They review patient records, discharge summaries, operative reports, and other clinical documentation to assign standardized codes for diagnoses, procedures, and services. They apply national and international coding classifications to ensure records reflect the care delivered, supporting accurate reimbursement and reliable clinical data.
The position requires knowledge of Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), International Classification of Diseases, 10th Edition, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM), and Healthcare Common Procedural Coding System (HCPCS). The role operates within a healthcare records or billing team and requires close liaison with clinicians, clinical coders, and administrative staff to resolve documentation queries. Coders maintain current knowledge of coding updates, compliance requirements, and professional standards, participate in regular audits to monitor coding quality, process assigned case volumes accurately and timely, adhere to confidentiality and information governance standards, and contribute to process improvements that enhance data quality and coding efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Work assigned moderate work queues daily as defined by UCSF leadership.
  • Work simple work queues as needed.
  • Work RFI and edit work queues as needed.
  • Maintain or exceed a 95% accuracy rate.
  • Maintain productivity standards as defined by UCSF leadership.
  • Collaborate proactively with divisions within assigned areas of specialization to support appropriate revenue cycle practices and compliance with internal and external regulations.
  • Code intermediate procedures and accounts requiring advanced knowledge of charge capture, workflow, hospital operations, authorizations, and the revenue cycle.
  • Resolve Claims Manager and Epic edits to ensure accurate coding of services, including review of documentation for correct coding, evaluation and management (E/M) leveling, diagnosis coding, bundling issues, and modifier usage.
  • Apply dashboards and processes to support continuous analysis of revenue cycle functions and audit data input supporting revenue cycle management.
  • Complete coding work reports, reconcile charge lists, create charge sessions, update DEPs, and follow up on credential requests.
  • Verify and correct statistical data abstracted and compiled by lower-level staff.
  • Reconcile output statistics and perform medical coding.
  • Review APeX PB Charge Edit and RFI work queues and resolve claim edits to support timely billing.
  • Proactively communicate with faculty and ancillary providers regarding documentation updates and corrections.
  • Run reports related to charge capture, missing charges, error resolution, and workflow throughput.
  • Analyze charge integrity, reconciliation, and charge linkages from ancillary charging systems under supervision.

Responsibilities
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Qualifications
Required Qualifications
  • 2-5 years of revenue cycle professional fee coding experience or equivalent experience/training.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to interpret and convey complex clinical finance information clearly and concisely and prepare informative reports and presentations.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate workflows and systems and propose solutions.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively on complex projects with staff across business and clinical areas.
  • Ability to successfully complete all required UCSF Medical Center computer systems training and UCSF coding and billing application training, which may include partner hospital billing systems.
  • Demonstrated intermediate knowledge of medical terminology, CPT, ICD-10 coding conventions, and clinical documentation requirements.
  • Prior experience in a healthcare-related setting.
  • Knowledge of federal, state, and commercial carrier coding and billing standards.

Required Licenses and Certifications
  • Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Coding Specialist-Physician Based (CCS-P), Certified Coding Associate (CCA), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), or equivalent licensure as evaluated by FPRMO management.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Secondary coding certification such as Certified Interventional Radiology Coder (CIRC), Certified Emergency Department Coder (CEDC), or similar certification.

About Us
About UCSF
The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.
Pride Values
UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.
In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available here.
Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
Salary Information
The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.
Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.
To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

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