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Senior R1 Rcm Medical Coding Jobs in Colton, CA (NOW HIRING)

Coder Auditor

Ontario, CA · On-site

$28 - $43.40/hr

Holding a senior coding position assumes primary responsibility for DRG validation/accuracy, primary role in assisting CDS and medical staff members with improving quality of clinical documentation.

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How much do senior r1 rcm medical coding jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for senior r1 rcm medical coding in Colton, CA is $26.93, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22.12 and $30.19 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Senior R1 Rcm Medical Coding vs Medical Coding Specialist?

AspectSenior R1 Rcm Medical CodingMedical Coding Specialist
CertificationsAHIMA/ACMEC certifications, CPC, CCSSimilar certifications, often CPC or CCS
Work EnvironmentHealthcare facilities, RCM companies, remote optionsHospitals, clinics, remote or onsite
Job ResponsibilitiesComplex coding, audits, mentoringStandard coding, claim submission
Experience LevelAdvanced, with years of experienceEntry to mid-level

Senior R1 Rcm Medical Coders typically handle complex cases, audits, and mentoring, requiring more experience and advanced certifications. Medical Coding Specialists focus on standard coding tasks and claim submissions, often at entry or mid-level. Both roles share similar certifications and work environments but differ in complexity and responsibility.

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Coder Auditor

$28 - $43.40/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 2 days ago

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Prime Healthcare rating

6.4

Company rating: 6.4 out of 10

Based on 277 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

Overview

Prime Healthcare is an award-winning health system headquartered in Ontario, California. Prime Healthcare operates 54 hospitals and has more than 360 outpatient locations in 15 states providing more than 3.0million patient visits annually. It is one of the nation's leading health systems with over 60,000 employees and physicians. Twenty-one of the Prime Healthcare hospitals are members of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit public charity. Prime Healthcare is actively seeking new members to join our corporate team!

Responsibilities

The Inpatient Coder Auditor reviews and analyzes documentation present in the medical record for Inpatient visits to ensure accuracy of diagnosis and procedure codes assigned by the Coders or Clinical Documentation Specialists (CDS) or Computer Assisted Coding (CAC) software.  The Inpatient Coder Auditor finalizes the coding and abstracting of the medical record upon ensuring the assignment of International Classifications of Diseases, tenth revision (ICD-10/PCS), Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), and Health Care Procedure Coding System (HCPCS), are accurate and supported by the clinical documentation of the respective medial record.  Holding a senior coding position assumes primary responsibility for DRG validation/accuracy, primary role in assisting CDS and medical staff members with improving quality of clinical documentation.  Participates in chart review projects as assigned and other duties as needed.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

Required qualifications:

1.    Medical Graduate, PA or Nursing Graduate

2.    Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)

3.    One (1) year of clinical experience in acute care setting

4.    Thorough knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, DRG's, APC's, Severity Adjusted DRG's

5.    Use of an encoder software product for code assignment in an acute care setting

6.    Computer data entry with 10-key preferred, with accurate typing speed of 35 wpm

7.    Excellent written and verbal communication skills

8.    Excellent critical thinking skills

Pay Transparency

Prime Healthcare offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $28.00 to $43.40. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

Employment StatusFull TimeShiftDaysEqual Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

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Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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