ED Professional Fee Coder

NorthBay Solutions

ED Professional Coder II at NorthBay Health translating medical procedures and diagnoses into coding standards. Collaborating with providers and ensuring compliance with coding guidelines.

Posted 6/10/2026full-timeFairfield • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $42 - $51 per hourWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PHP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Accurately translating medical procedures and diagnoses into ICD 10, CPT and HCPCS codes
Abstracting demographic and physician data to meet both internal and regulatory requirements for reporting utilizing the hospital’s abstracting system
Collaborating with providers via email, phone call, or in person to educate or discuss coding requirements
Ensuring compliance with AAPC/AMA CPT Guidelines, AAPC/AMA Coding Clinic, ICD 10-CM CMS, HCAI, and NorthBay Health coding guidelines
Working in an environment focused on delivering high-quality patient care

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School diploma or equivalent preferred
Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Coding Specialist - (CCS-P). CEDC certification strongly preferred
Five or more years of continuous coding experience in a professional fee setting within the last 8 years
1-2 years ED coding experience
Extensive experience assigning physician E&M levels
Experience with an encoder & CAC system preferred
Demonstrated knowledge of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, 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
Comprehensive understanding of insurance requirements and compliance guidelines for Medicare, PHP, WHA and Medi-Cal, Worker’s Compensation, Commercial Insurances
Ability and self-discipline to work remotely
Ability to withstand the pressure of continual deadlines and receipt of work with variable requirements
Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
Technically savvy (ability to learn software and troubleshoot equipment as needed)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability coverage
Long-term care coverage
Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and bereavement
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 codingE&M codingmedical terminologyanatomy and physiologyencoder systemCAC systemcoding classificationcoding guidelines

Soft Skills

collaborationcommunicationindependenceteamworktime managementself-disciplinepressure managementadaptabilityeducational skillsproblem-solving

Certifications

Certified Professional Coder (CPC)Certified Coding Specialist (CCS-P)CEDC certification