Professional Fee Coder

Santiam Hospital & Clinics

Professional fee coder evaluating medical records and ensuring coding accuracy at Santiam Hospital & Clinics. Handling both inpatient and outpatient coding with a focus on compliance and confidentiality.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $23 - $33 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in medical coding with a strong focus on ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS guidelines, while ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations. Exhibits excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with clinical staff and billing teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Certified Coder – AAPC CPCAHIMA CCS CertificationICD-10 KnowledgeCPT and HCPCS Codes KnowledgeElectronic Medical Records Experience

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Hard Skills

ICD-10 CodingCPT CodingHCPCS CodingE/M Level RequirementsMedical Record DocumentationCoding ComplianceDiagnostic Code IntegrityProcedural Code IntegrityRegulatory ComplianceMultitasking

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsTeam CollaborationDetail-OrientedWork Ethic

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Coder – AAPC CPCAHIMA CCS Certification

Industry Keywords

HIPAA CompliancePatient ConfidentialityCorporate IntegrityCustomer ServiceHealthcare Regulations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Evaluate medical record documentation to ensure diagnostic and procedural code integrity in compliance with ICD-10-CM, CPT-4/HCPCs rules and guidance
Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality
Protecting patients’ rights by maintaining confidentiality of personal, medical and financial information per HIPAA and other federal regulations
Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures, supporting the organization’s corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner
Support the vision, mission and values of Santiam Hospital & Clinics
Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients, guests & coworkers
Delivers customer service in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient and accurate
May perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Certified Coder – AAPC CPC or AHIMA CCS certification required
HS Diploma or GED
Minimum of 1-year active coding experience
Extensive knowledge of ICD-10, CPT and HCPCS Codes and guidelines
Extensive knowledge of E/M level requirements and new 2023 guidelines
Must be able to communicate effectively with billing team, clinical staff and physicians and have excellent interpersonal skills
Must be highly motivated and enthusiastic team member with an excellent work ethic
Must be able to work independently and network with the coding team
Must be able to multitask and prioritize with efficiency to meet deadlines and goals
Detail-oriented with focus for daily work as well as various projects as needed
Minimum of 1-year experience with Electronic Medical Records

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance
PTO and holiday pay
Employee Referral Program
401(k) Retirement
Life Insurance
Long Term Disability
Employee Discounts
Bilingual Pay Differential for eligible positions
Public Service Loan Forgiveness for eligible positions
Tuition Assistance for eligible positions