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Mission Healthcare

Coding Specialist

San Diego, CA · Remote

$28/hr

Associate or Bachelor's degree in a healthcare-related field preferred. * Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), or equivalent certification required. * Minimum 3-5 ...

Trinity Health

Coding Auditor

Modesto, CA

$1.04K/wk

Associates Degree preferred; three years' of relevant experience may be substituted in leu of a ... Client Details Address 1224 Scenic Dr City Modesto State CA Zip Code

Highmark Health

Supervisor Coding

Sacramento, CA · Remote

$48.54/hr

Associates Degree in a Health Information related field or 4 years of experience in lieu of Associate's degree * 3 years experience as a production coder related to the coding team being supervised ...

Cedars Sinai

Coding Audit Supervisor

Los Angeles, CA · Remote

Associate of Science in Health Information Science, or completion of courses in ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 coding from an accredited coding program or comparable level of education preferred. Certified ...

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Solano County

Medical Billing Supervisor

Fairfield, CA · On-site

$83.16K - $101.08K/yr

Certified Coding Associate (CCA), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Documentation Expert-Outpatient (CDEO), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), or related certification from a recognized ...

Humana

Clinical Coding Educator

Vacaville, CA · On-site +1

$59.30K - $80.90K/yr

Analyze coding audit results and other relevant data to develop data-driven educational materials ... Associates who live and work from Home in the state of California, Illinois, Montana, or South ...

Kaweahhealth

HIM Coding Specialist II

Visalia, CA

$24.31 - $36.46/hr

Associate's degree Completion of coding training to include anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, basic ICD 10-CM/PCS diagnostic/procedural and basic CPT coding. Experience Required: At least ...

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How much do coding associate jobs pay per hour?

As of May 29, 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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Professional Fee Coder - Analyst II (part-time / per diem)

Professional Fee Coder - Analyst II (part-time / per diem)

University of California San Francisco

Emeryville, CA

Full-time

Posted 23 days ago

Job description

Professional Fee Coder - Analyst II, under the direction of their Revenue Manager and Associate Director, will provide support in areas of revenue operations related to coding, auditing, and training for their designated areas. Responsibilities include providing education and training to physicians and clinical staff on documentation to ensure compliance with coding guidelines. Analyst II will perform an in-depth review of physician documentation and is responsible for presenting findings along with recommendations to the department on physician education. The incumbent should be familiar with all applicable billing and coding regulations and be able to effectively communicate these regulations to all levels of faculty, management and staff. This position will also assign codes based on a review of clinical charts, resolve coding issues based on denials, and identify areas of improvement.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in a related area and one or more years of equivalent experience/training, OR five more years of equivalent experience. 

  • Must be a Certified Professional Coder in good standing with AAPC or AHIMA, and maintain yearly credits to ensure certification.  Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Coding Associate (CCA), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or licensure equivalent.

  • Must have experience working with CPT, ICD-10, E/M Documentation Guidelines (1995/1997), CCI edits, Medicare LCDs, state and federal regulations as well as payor billing requirements.

  • Working knowledge of the practices, procedures, and concepts of the healthcare revenue cycle. Knowledge of any or all of the following: billing, collections, charge capture, contractual adjustments, third-party reimbursements, and cash management.

  • Working knowledge of reporting instruments, metrics, and/or dashboard design.

  • Detail-oriented, with demonstrated organizational skills and the ability to manage time efficiently, prioritize tasks, set schedules, and complete projects in a timely and cost-effective manner.

  • Proficiency in a common database, spreadsheet, and presentation software.

  • Demonstrated communications skills, with the ability to interpret and convey complex clinical finance information in a clear, concise manner. Ability to summarize and present reports and presentations.

  • Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate the effectiveness of workflows and systems.

  • Demonstrated interpersonal skills to work effectively in a team environment with internal staff in a wide variety of business and clinical areas.

  • Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology.

Preferences:

  • Prior working knowledge of the EPIC (Apex) system.

  • Advanced Coding Certification(s).

  • Experience working directly with physicians, AHPs, and staff.

  • Academic medical center experience.

Please Note -  Work Authorization Notice: We do not provide visa sponsorship or immigration support for this position. Applicants must already be authorized to work in the United States permanently without the need for current or future sponsorship.

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