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Volunteer Remote Medical Coding Apprentice Jobs in California

Mission Healthcare

Coding Specialist

San Diego, CA · Remote

$28/hr

Remote Responsibilities: * Review and validate medical codes assigned to diagnoses, procedures, and services to ensure accuracy and compliance with ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS, and other coding systems.

MedNinjas

Coder II

Costa Mesa, CA · Remote

$20 - $26.50/hr

Monday-Friday, morning shift (Remote eligible - see REQ notes for allowed locations) Start Date: 06 ... High school diploma or equivalent - Required * 2+ years of medical coding experience - Required

Trajectory Revenue Cycle Services

Medical Coder

Tracy, CA · On-site +1

$20.25 - $27/hr

Review medical documentation to ensure coding compliance with regulatory and organizational ... Vision insurance This is a remote position. **Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the ...

Corvel

Professional Review Specialist I

Folsom, CA · Remote

$18.80 - $30.34/hr

... medical necessity of care provided. This is a remote position. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS ... Thorough knowledge of ICD Diagnoses and Procedure Codes, and C.P.T., as well as an understanding of ...

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What is the difference between Volunteer Remote Medical Coding Apprentice vs Remote Medical Coder?

AspectVolunteer Remote Medical Coding ApprenticeRemote Medical Coder
CertificationsBasic coding training, often no certification requiredCertified Professional Coder (CPC) or equivalent required
Work EnvironmentVolunteer basis, training-focused, remotePaid, professional remote work setting
Employer & Industry UsageHospitals, clinics, training programsHealthcare providers, insurance companies, billing services

The Volunteer Remote Medical Coding Apprentice role is typically an entry-level, volunteer position focused on training and gaining experience without requiring certification. In contrast, a Remote Medical Coder is a paid professional role requiring certification and experience. The apprentice position offers a pathway to becoming a certified coder, while the remote medical coder performs coding tasks independently in a professional setting.

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Coder III : Medical Coding

Coder III : Medical Coding

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian

Newport Beach, CA • On-site, Remote

$20 - $26.75/hr

Full-time

Posted 14 days ago

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 78 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

75th of 989 rated hospitals

Job description

Job Description
Primary Duties And Responsibilities
  • The Coder reviews clinical documentation and diagnostic results and applies appropriate ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and CPT codes to support diagnoses, procedures, and treatment results. Codes are used for billing, internal and external reporting, research, and regulatory compliance activities. Abides by the standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health information Management Association (AHIMA) and adheres to all official coding guidelines.
  • Verifies that all ICD-10-CM and CPT codes are correctly captured.
  • Verify that physician is correctly abstracted.
  • Keeps abreast of coding guideline changes by self-study, assigned education, coding meeting attendance or related in-services.
  • Participates in internal and external quality review meetings.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Medical Coding - Hoag Hospital
  • Resolves billing related errors and assists with workflow changes and process improvement projects.
  • Meets ongoing productivity and quality standard of 95% accuracy rate or better.
  • Additionally, the Coder III assigns codes for diagnoses, treatment, and procedures for inpatient surgeries.
  • Determines the correct principal diagnosis, co-morbidities, complications, secondary conditions, and surgical procedures.
  • Abstracts correctly all required information from record including the correct discharge disposition and OSHPD required information.
  • Also assigns correct MS-DRG and APR-DRG and correct Present on Admission (POA) indicators and identifies (HAC) Hospital Acquired Conditions.
  • Queries physicians per established policy and procedure when documentation is not clear or conflicting.

Coding - Hoag Clinic
  • Meets ongoing productivity and quality standard of 95% accuracy rate or better.
  • The coder follows all coding conventions and serves as a coding consultant to Hoag providers.
  • Discrepancies are identified that may impact quality of care and/or billing issues.
  • The coder will serve as a resource and subject matter expert to other coding staff.
  • Completes coding charge review and claim edits in Epic or other appropriate EMR system which would entail coding and correcting ICD-10 codes, modifiers, and CPT E/M and procedure codes.
  • Reviews and communicates with providers on E/M Leveling/Coding.
  • Codes specialty specific outpatient surgeries/same day procedures.

Qualifications
Education and Experience
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Medical Coding - Hoag Hospital:
  • Completion of a certified coding program or graduate of a CAHIM accredited HIT program required.
  • Five years of progressive inpatient coding experience in an acute care facility.

Coding - Hoag Clinic: Required:
  • Five or more (5+) years coding experience mastering assigning diagnostic and procedure codes to patient medical records.
  • Must have extensive outpatient coding experience in multiple areas of specialty.

Preferred:
  • Adept coding experience (CPT/ICD-10-CM) in multiple specialties to include but are not limited to: OB/GYN, Urology, Oncology, Pain Management, Cardiology, Neurology, and Orthopedics.
  • Knowledge of E/M coding related to multi-specialty providers.
  • Knowledge of the elements of disease processes and related procedures.
  • Strong clinical knowledge and understanding of pathology / physiology of disease processes.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills to build effective partnering relationships with physicians, nurse staff and hospital management staff with the ability to facilitate ongoing physician communication and able to work independently in a time-oriented environment.
  • Experience working in EPIC- EMR.

License Required
N/A
License Preferred
N/A
Certifications Required
Medical Coding - Hoag Hospital: Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
Coding - Hoag Clinic:
  • Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
  • Certified Outpatient Coder (COC)
  • Certified Coding Specialist Physician-Based (CCS-P)
  • Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
  • Certified Professional Medical Auditor (CPMA)

Cath Lab / IR:
One of the following Certifications:
  • Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
  • Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
  • Certified Interventional Radiology Cardiovascular Coder (CIRCC)

Certifications Preferred
Coding - Hoag Clinic: Certified Urology Coder (CUC)
About Us
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian is a nonprofit regional health care delivery network in Orange County, California, consisting of three acute-care hospitals with sixteen urgent care centers, eleven health centers and a network of more than1,800 physicians, 100 allied health members, 8,000 employees, and 2,000 volunteers. More than 30,000 inpatients and 550,000 outpatients choose Hoag each year.
For over 70 years, Hoag has delivered a level of personalized care that is unsurpassed among Orange County's health care providers. Since 1952, Hoag has served the local communities and continues its mission to provide the highest quality health care services through the core strategies of quality and service, people, physician partnerships, strategic growth, financial stewardship, community benefit and philanthropy.
Hoag offers a comprehensive blend of health care services including six institutes providing specialized care in the areas of cancer, heart and vascular, neurosciences, women's health, orthopedics, and digestive health through our institutes.
Hoag was the highest ranked hospital in Orange County in the 2024-2025 U.S. News &World Report, the only Orange County hospital ranked in the top 10 for California. The organization was ranked the #5 hospital in the Los Angeles Metro Area and the #10 hospital in California.
To learn more about Hoag's awards and accreditations, visit: https://www.hoag.org/about-hoag/awards-accreditations/.
Hoag is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Hoag is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Hoag hires a diverse group of people in a manner that allows them to reach their full potential in the pursuit of organizational objectives.

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Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian, located in Newport Beach, CA, US, is a leading health care provider within the healthcare industry. Their official website is hoag.org. Hoag is a nonprofit, regional health care delivery network in Orange County, California, that treats over 30,000 inpatients and 450,000 outpatients annually. Founded in 1952, the hospital has stood as a pillar of health in the community for over six decades. Committed to providing the highest quality care to patients, Hoag offers a range of comprehensive services including cancer care, women's health services, heart and vascular service, orthopedics, neurosciences and spine care.

Industry

Hospitals

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Newport Beach, CA, US

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