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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 ...

Avani Technology Solutions, Inc.

Sr.Associate

Pleasanton, CA · On-site

$16.75 - $20/hr

Associate need to understand the requirements Create the High level design documents coding Fix the existing Bugs Promote the code into the productions. Adhere to Cognizant process. 5. Demand ...

gpac

Associate Veterinarian

Milpitas, CA · On-site

$140K - $180K/yr

I am seeking an Associate Veterinarian for a full-service pet hospital. This practice is rated as ... A solid commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding veterinary code of ...

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Associate Veterinarian

Cupertino, CA · On-site

$140K - $180K/yr

I am seeking an Associate Veterinarian for a full-service pet hospital. This practice is rated as ... A solid commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding veterinary code of ...

gpac

Associate Veterinarian

San Jose, CA · On-site

$140K - $180K/yr

I am seeking an Associate Veterinarian for a full-service pet hospital. This practice is rated as ... A solid commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding veterinary code of ...

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Associate Veterinarian

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$140K - $180K/yr

I am seeking an Associate Veterinarian for a full-service pet hospital. This practice is rated as ... A solid commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding veterinary code of ...

gpac

Associate Veterinarian

Mountain View, CA · On-site

$140K - $180K/yr

I am seeking an Associate Veterinarian for a full-service pet hospital. This practice is rated as ... A solid commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding veterinary code of ...

gpac

Associate Veterinarian

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$140K - $180K/yr

I am seeking an Associate Veterinarian for a full-service pet hospital. This practice is rated as ... A solid commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding veterinary code of ...

Guess

Sales Associate

San Jose, CA · On-site

$16.25 - $22/hr

Sales Associate The Sales Associate is responsible for sales generation and delivering a positive ... and adherence to dress code. * Store Standards: Maintain a sparkling clean and organized ...

IDI Distributors

Warehouse Associate

Union City, CA · On-site

$18 - $21.25/hr

Warehouse Associate Job Summary: The Warehouse Associate is responsible for executing various ... Identification and Coding * Identify product numbers and alpha/numeric codes. * Physical ...

Ecco USA, Inc.

Sales Associate

San Mateo, CA · On-site

$18.85 - $19.39/hr

... Associate. We seek a motivated and enthusiastic professional to join our Retail Team. WHO YOU ARE ... code guidelines, that are outlined in the employee handbook and operations manual. You need to ...

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As of Aug 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for coding associate in Santa Clara, CA is $19.36, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.92 and $22.31 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

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Hospital Outpatient Coder

Kaiser Permanente

Santa Clara, CA • On-site

$21.75 - $29.25/hr

Other

Posted 26 days ago

Kaiser Permanente rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 922 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

53rd of 893 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Job Summary:
Must reside in Northern California
Under direct supervision, the Hospital Outpatient Coder is responsible for the accurate coding and abstracting of diagnoses, conditions and procedures from medical record documentation for Hospital Ambulatory Surgery (HAS), Home Health/Hospice (if applicable), Observation (OBS) and Hospital complex Outpatient Visit (CHOY) including capture of codes for outpatient services that require monitored anesthesia and conscious sedation. Working from appropriate documentation, assign the appropriate codes and modifiers with ICD-CM, CPT and HCPCS Level II codes.
All work must be performed in accordance with the rules, regulations and coding conventions of ICD-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, Coding Clinic published by the American Hospital Association, the ICD-CM, CPT and HCPCS code book, CPT Assistant, NCCI Edits, OSHPD and Kaiser Permanentes organizational and institutional coding guidelines.
Essential Responsibilities:
  • Review Medical Records to identify diagnoses/procedures.
  • Reviews medical record documentation to identify diagnoses/procedures to be coded Independently organizes and prioritizes work assignments to ensure that records are coded timely and compliantly in conformance with regulatory requirements.
  • Codes all appropriate diagnosis and procedures from the medical record using ICD-CM,
  • CPT and HCSPCS coding classification systems.
  • Responsible for the sequencing of diagnoses and procedure codes in accordance with guidelines outlined in ICD-CM, CPT, Uniform Hospital Discharge Data Set, Medicare regulations and other appropriate classification systems.
  • Verifies and abstracts the appropriate data from the medical records to meet requirements for data submission and reporting. Corrects data as needed.
  • Ensures that all data abstracted is consistent with guidelines outlined by TJC, OSHPD, CMS, and regional and local KP policies.
  • Ensures the accuracy and integrity of data abstracted and coded based on medical record documentation prior to data submission or coding completion.
  • Interacts with physicians to clarify and accurately document patient diagnostic and procedural information when appropriate.
  • Ensures timely data completion by meeting coding/abstracting productivity/quality standards established for the position.
  • Confidentiality/Security of Systems: Maintains and complies with policies and procedures for confidentiality of all patient records.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of privacy and security of systems and associated policies and procedures for maintaining the security of the data contained within the systems.
  • Other Duties: Performs other duties as assigned.
Grade 565
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
  • Two years of continuous hospital coding/abstracting experience within the last five years.
Education
  • High School Diploma or GED and demonstrated completion of classes in medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, current ICD-CM and CPT coding conventions and disease process from an accredited program.
License, Certification, Registration
  • Registered Health Information Technician OR Certified Professional Coder OR Certified Coding Specialist OR Certified 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 Coder test.
  • Basic knowledge of and use of computer keyboard and mouse.
  • Must be able to meet productivity and quality standards established for the position.
  • Demonstrated ability to understand the clinical content of a health record and translate into the appropriate code.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of anatomy, physiology, medical terminology and disease process to interpret general medical classifications for Hospital Ambulatory Services, Home Health/Hospice, and Hospital Observation.
  • Services and CHOY services that require monitored anesthesia or conscious sedation
  • Demonstrated knowledge pertaining to all guidelines that concern the coding and sequencing of diagnoses and procedures outlined in but not limited to current ICD-CM, CPT, Medicare guidelines and other sources.
  • Basic knowledge of reimbursement methodologies and conventions and knowledge of rules and guidelines for the appropriate and current coding classifications.
  • Must maintain coding credential and complete the required Continuing Education (CE) units.
  • Must abide by the AHIMA and/or AAPC code of ethics.
  • Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • N/A

Primary Location: California,Santa Clara,Santa Clara Hospital
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Shift: Day
Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Working Hours Start: 07:00 AM
Working Hours End: 03:30 PM
Job Schedule: Full-time
Job Type: Standard
Employee Status: Regular
Worker Location: Remote
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: A01|SEIU|United Healthcare Workers West
Job Level: Entry Level
Department: Santa Clara Homestead Hospital - Hospital Coding Operations - 0208
Pay Range: $51.85 - $56.91 / hour Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data, internal alignment, and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.
Travel: No Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.

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