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Cone Health

$19 - $25.25/hr

The Professional Physician Coder II accurately and efficiently accesses wide range primary care and ... Notifies Team Lead, Manager, and/or Compliance department of any compliance violations that are ...

Robert Half

Medical Coding Manager

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$54.91 - $71.12/hr

The Revenue Cycle Coding Manager will lead coding and charge capture performance, guide operational oversight, and partner with clinical and compliance stakeholders to strengthen accuracy ...

247Hire

Tech Lead / Engineering Lead

Burbank, CA · On-site

$109K - $144K/yr

This is a hands‑on leadership role - you'll code, review, mentor, and architect, while fostering ... Lead coding standards, code reviews, and automated testing practices (unit, integration, and E2E)

Cone Health

$19 - $25.25/hr

The Professional Physician Coder accurately and efficiently accesses wide range physician billing ... Notifies Team Lead, Manager, and/or Compliance department of any compliance violations that are ...

Lead Bank

Software Engineer V

San Francisco, CA · On-site

About Lead Bank Lead is a banking infrastructure platform trusted by the most innovative companies ... Responsibilities include designing, coding, reviewing, testing, fixing, researching, deploying and ...

ICMA

BayREN Codes & Standards Lead

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$158K - $200K/yr

BayREN Codes & Standards Lead $158,296.92 - $200,758.77 Annually The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) is the transportation planning, financing, and coordinating agency for the nine ...

Pragmatike

Lead Software Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$200K - $400K/yr

Lead code reviews and establish engineering standards. * Mentor and develop senior engineers. * Collaborate with Product and Engineering leadership. * Improve reliability, scalability, and ...

Lead Bank

Software Engineer V

San Francisco, CA · On-site

About Lead Bank Lead is a banking infrastructure platform trusted by the most innovative companies ... Responsibilities include designing, coding, reviewing, testing, fixing, researching, deploying and ...

Code Ninjas

Coding Instructor - Code Ninjas

San Jose, CA · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

Lead daily coding camp activities and hands-on projects * Engage, mentor, and support campers in their learning * Maintain a fun, structured, and safe classroom environment * Adapt instruction to ...

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How much do lead coder jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for lead coder in California is $23.01, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.55 and $26.35 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a lead coder?

Lead Coders are experienced software developers who oversee and guide a team of programmers on a project. They are responsible for setting coding standards, reviewing code, and ensuring that the team follows best practices throughout the development process. In addition to writing code themselves, Lead Coders mentor junior developers, coordinate tasks, and act as a bridge between technical and non-technical stakeholders. Their leadership helps ensure that projects are completed efficiently, on time, and to a high standard of quality.

What are the main responsibilities of a lead coder in managing software development projects?

As a Lead Coder, you'll oversee the technical aspects of software projects, including designing system architecture, reviewing code, and ensuring coding standards are met. You will coordinate with other developers, assign tasks, and provide mentorship to junior team members. Regular collaboration with project managers and stakeholders is also essential to align technical solutions with business goals and timelines. This role requires balancing hands-on coding with leadership and communication responsibilities.

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

To thrive as a Lead Coder, you need advanced programming expertise, a deep understanding of software development lifecycles, and often a degree in computer science or a related field. Experience with code versioning tools like Git, familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, and certifications such as AWS Certified Developer or Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer are highly valuable. Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills help a Lead Coder effectively guide teams and manage complex projects. These competencies ensure high-quality code delivery, efficient team collaboration, and the successful execution of software projects.

What is the difference between Lead Coder vs Software Developer?

AspectLead CoderSoftware Developer
CredentialsTypically requires coding certifications and experience in specific languagesRequires a degree in computer science or related field, with or without certifications
Work EnvironmentLeads coding teams, reviews code, and sets coding standardsFocuses on writing, testing, and maintaining software code
Industry UsageCommon in tech companies, software firms, and development teamsWidely used across all software development sectors
Search & Comparison IntentOften compared for leadership roles in coding teamsCompared for general software development roles

The main difference is that a Lead Coder oversees coding projects and guides team members, while a Software Developer primarily focuses on writing and maintaining code. Lead Coders have leadership responsibilities, whereas Software Developers concentrate on technical tasks.

What cities in California are hiring for Lead Coder jobs?

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Infographic showing various Lead Coder job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 82% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $47,866 per year, or $23 per hour.

Lead Certified Coder, Acute Inpatient (Remote)

Roseville, CA • Remote

Adventist Health
Non-Profits • 10K+ employees
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Full-time

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Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

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Job description

Located in the metropolitan area of Sacramento, the Adventist Health corporate headquarters have been based in Roseville, California, for more than 40 years. In 2019, we unveiled our WELL-certified campus - a rejuvenating place for associates systemwide to collaborate, innovate and connect.
Whether virtual or on campus, Adventist Health Roseville and shared service teams have access to enjoy a welcoming space designed to promote well-being and inspire your best work.

Job Summary:

Reviews inpatient records to identify the diagnosis and procedure codes performed during the patients stay are valid and in accordance with coding conventions and guidelines. Records types including inpatient encounter types. Works on routine assignments within defined parameters, established guidelines and precedents. Follows established procedures and receives daily instructions on work.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience:

  • High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required
  • Working knowledge of hospital Cerner EMR (electronic medical record) and of ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS Codes: Required
  • Five years' inpatient coding experience: Required
  • Experience in a health care setting: Required

Licenses/Certifications:

  • AHIMA Certified Coding Specialist (CCS): Required

Essential Functions:

  • Reviews MS-DRG, APR-DRG and payor denials and provides feedback to leadership and other departments including patient financial services and quality. Performs inpatient audits including payor audits, discharge dispositon audits and overall coding accuracy audits. Maintains denial and other spreadsheets for assigned denial and audit duties. Attends mortality meetings and provided coding feedback. Provide input and feedback to clinical documentation integrity and quality departments for DRG mismatches. Researches and provides feedback and direction to inpatient coding associates. Ensures coding corrections and edits are updates. Keeps abreast of regulatory changes related to coding and documentation and communicates these updates and changes to coding and leadership. Provides edicational sessions and training resources to coding associates. Assists leadership and coding with reaching departmental metric goals. Abstracts and assigns ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes and PCS codes from the inpatient patient record to ensure accurate MS-DRG and APR-DRG assignment and to provide information required for reimbursement and statistical data submissions. Understands MS-DRG and APR-DRG methodologies. Generates compliant physician queries. Work with clinical documentation integrity and quality departments to identify HAC/PSI and communicate issues affecting inpatient records.
  • Validates appropriate dates of service against documentation in the EMR for inpatient encounters. Completes required abstract fields in registration conversation on inpatient encounters for OSHPD and other data submissions. Communicate with appropriate departments related to charge corrections/modifications. Audits medical records to ensure proper coding is completed and to ensure compliance with federal and state regulatory agencies. Follows coding guidelines and legal requirements to ensure compliance with federal and state regulatory bodies. Reviews, understands and applies quarterly coding clinics, coding guidelines and coding converntions of ICD-10-CM references. Collaborates to provide coding feedback and education to departmental leadership regarding completeness and accurateness of documentation and physician coding practices. Analyzes content of reports and software edits to facilitate revisions with appropriate departments - NCCI edits.
  • Follows up coding holds, revenue cycle department holds including related and all other email communication.
  • Collaborates to provide coding feedback and education to departmental leadership regarding completeness and accuracy of documentation and physician coding practices. Maintains required online Healthstream education courses.
  • Attends meetings and training pertaining to coder education, audit reviews, staff meetings, and inpatient coder roundtable meetings.
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.

Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.

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