Professional Surgical Coder II

NorthBay Solutions

Professional Surgical Coder translating medical procedures and diagnoses for accurate professional surgery charges at NorthBay Health. Collaborating while ensuring compliance with coding guidelines and regulations.

Posted 6/5/2026full-timeFairfield • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $4,224 - $5,134 per hourWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PHP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

play a crucial role in accurately translating medical procedures and diagnoses into ICD 10, CPT and HCPCS codes
accurately and timely for professional surgery charges in the outpatient and inpatient settings
effectively communicate with providers via email, query, phone call or in person to educate or discuss coding requirements
work is performed using the approved classification Coding systems to include the modifiers
carry out work in accordance with the rules, regulations and coding conventions of the AAPC/AMA CPT Guidelines, AAPC/AMA. American Hospital Association (Coding Clinic), ICD 10-CM CMS, HCAI, and NorthBay Healthcare coding guidelines

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Graduate or equivalent preferred. College coursework a plus
Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), or Certified Coding Specialist – Physician (CCS-P)
Five or more years of experience in professional fee coding required including surgical coding in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
Some leadership experience preferred, but not required.
EMR Medical records experience is required. Experience with an encoder system preferred.
Comprehensive knowledge and application of profee surgical guidelines including appropriate coding of assistants and co-surgeons
Demonstrated knowledge of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, disease process, reimbursement methodologies (DRGs, HCCs, APCs), and the conventions, rules and guidelines for current coding classification (ICD10-CM, CPT and HCPCS).
Demonstrated understanding of the clinical content of a health record.
Knowledge of and experience with PC’s, Cerner, and/or computer systems and programs highly desired.
Microsoft Office: Email, Word, Excel.
Has a comprehensive understanding of insurance requirements and compliance guidelines for Medicare, PHP, WHA and Medi-Cal, Worker’s Compensation, Commercial Insurances.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, and vision insurance
life, disability, and long-term care coverage
paid time off including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and bereavement
a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
education reimbursement for eligible roles
professional development and training programs
Employee Assistance Program
wellness programs
recognition programs
shift differentials
market-based compensation review and increases subject to approval and organizational performance

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Hard Skills & Tools

ICD 10 codingCPT codingHCPCS codingsurgical codingmedical terminologyanatomy and physiologyreimbursement methodologiescoding classificationcoding guidelinesencoder system

Soft Skills

effective communicationleadership experience

Certifications

Certified Professional Coder (CPC)Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)Certified Coding Specialist – Physician (CCS-P)