Outpatient Coding Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $105,597.80 - $145,114.92 Annually
Location : Riverside
Job Type: Regular
Job Number: 26-74191-01 AL
Department: RUHS-Medical Center
Opening Date: 03/03/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
For questions regarding this position, please contact the Recruiter listed in the Supplemental Information section.
ABOUT THE POSITION
Riverside University Health System (RUHS)is seeking two skilled Coding Compliance Auditors (Administrative Services Manager I) to support the Health System's Compliance Department.
Key responsibilities of this role include conducting thorough reviews of medical records to ensure compliance with coding regulations, while providing feedback and education to coders and physicians to enhance coding accuracy and documentation quality. The position involves performing annual, periodic, and focused audits of physician, inpatient, and outpatient coding as requested. It also requires effective communication with all RAC stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate responses to inquiries. Additionally, the role supports ongoing program development through training initiatives and process improvements, delivers coding presentations to diverse audiences including physicians and other staff.
The ideal candidate will have at least five years of progressive experience in an acute care hospital setting, including inpatient MS-DRG reimbursement, along with 3-5 years of coding audit or compliance auditing experience. This includes extensive expertise in inpatient and outpatient auditing (MS-DRGs, CC/MCC validation, POA indicators, PSI/HAC implications), managing external audits (RAC, MAC, OIG, UPIC, commercial payers), and strong knowledge of CMS IPPS/OPPS regulations, OIG Work Plan priorities, Medicare Conditions of Participation, Official Coding Guidelines, NCCI edits, and medical necessity rules. The candidate should have experience conducting risk assessments, developing audit work plans, quantifying financial impact, presenting findings to leadership, collaborating across CDI, HIM, Revenue Integrity, and Compliance teams, providing provider education, and supporting denials and appeals. Experience in large or multi-facility health systems, proficiency with encoder and audit software (e.g., 3M, Optum, EPIC) is strongly preferred.
Two years of supervisory experience is required as well as one of the following certifications: CCS, CPC, RHIT/RHIA, CDIP, or CPMA.
Work Schedule & Location:

• Schedule: 9/80 work schedule - hybrid
• Location: 7898 Mission Grove Parkway, Riverside

This class has been deemed eligible for the Performance Recognition Plan as set forth under Article 3, Section 311 of the County Management Resolution. Program eligibility requires employees to be in a leadership position, manage other employees or programs and have significant influence on the achievement of organizational objectives.
Meet the Team!
Every day at Riverside University Health System Medical Center, a dedicated team of healthcare professionals and support staff come together to improve lives across Riverside County. Our nationally recognized programs and specialized services thrive because of the diverse talents and commitment of our team members. No matter your background or skill set, you'll discover meaningful opportunities and a strong sense of purpose here.
To learn more about RUHS Medical Center, please visit
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Conduct comprehensive audits of inpatient and outpatient medical records to ensure accurate ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT, and HCPCS coding in accordance with official coding guidelines and regulatory requirements.
Evaluate DRG assignment accuracy and validate principal and secondary diagnoses, procedures, CC/MCC capture, and POA indicators.
Monitor compliance with federal and state regulations, including Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial payer policies.
Assess adherence to documentation standards and identify risk areas related to medical necessity, upcoding, undercoding, and unbundling.
Perform focused audits based on risk assessments, OIG Work Plan priorities, denials trends, and internal compliance initiatives
Collaborate with Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI), Health Information Management (HIM), Revenue Cycle, and Case Management teams to resolve coding discrepancies and improve documentation quality.
Prepare detailed audit reports outlining findings, root cause analysis, financial impact, and corrective action recommendations.
Educate providers, coders, and revenue cycle staff on regulatory updates, coding changes, audit findings, and compliance risks.
Track audit metrics, monitor corrective action plans, and perform re-audits to ensure sustained compliance improvements.
Support internal investigations and respond to external audit requests (RAC, MAC, OIG, commercial payers).
Maintain knowledge of CMS transmittals, coding clinic updates, and evolving regulatory guidance affecting acute care services.
Contribute to enterprise-wide compliance risk assessments and annual compliance work plan development.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree, preferably with a major in accounting, business or public administration, information services, finance, or a closely related field to the assignment. (Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on the basis of one year of full-time experience equaling 30 semester or 45 quarter units of the required education.)
Experience: Minimum of three years experience in an administrative or staff capacity which must have included at least two years of experience supervising professional and technical staff in two of the following areas: gathering and compiling facts and statistics to evaluate program effectiveness and recommend program revisions; preparing and maintaining a program budget or maintaining and controlling the fiscal record keeping functions and systems in a department, agency, division, unit or company; coordinating and conducting studies of administrative and operational activities including budget preparation and control, equipment usage, staff patterns, work flow and space utilization. (Possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, business or public administration, finance, or a closely related field may substitute for up to two years of the required experience on the basis of 30 semester or 45 quarter units equaling one year of full-time experience.)
Certifications (required): Must possess and maintain at least one of the following:

• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
• Registered Health Information Tech/Administrator (RHIT/RHIA)
• Certified Document Integrity Practitioner (CDIP)
• Certified Professional Medical Auditor (CPMA)

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
What's Next?This recruitment is open to all applicants. Applicants who are current County of Riverside employees and/or current employees of Riverside University Health System may be considered before other applicants, depending on the volume of applications received.
For questions about this recruitment, please contact:Angela Levinson
Email:
Phone: 951-955-5562
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Veteran's Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, attach the required documents to your job application. Documents include a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service. For spousal preference, and as applicable, the following documents: a copy of your marriage certificate, spouse's death certificate, a letter of spouse's disability and/or letter of service-related death (if available) from the U.S. Veteran's Administration. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. For complete details and documentation requirements, please review the Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 here:
Reasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at:
Proof of Education
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If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services () or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ().
Work Authorization Requirement
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1-B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.
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Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.
General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.
Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.
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BENEFIT PROGRAM: MCU
MEDICAL/DENTAL INSURANCE: A Flexible Benefit Credit is provided on a monthly basis as governed by the Management Resolution or applicable bargaining unit. Vision coverage is provided through Vision Service Plan (VSP) at no cost to employee or eligible dependents.
Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list
MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).

• Tier I (Classic Member - Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent.
• Tier II (Classic Member - Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent.
• Tier III (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013. Effective July 1, 2023, the employee contributions are 7.25% and will increase to 7.75% effective July 1, 2024.

A new member is defined as any of the following:

1. A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time