Coder II

Job Title: Coder II
Location: Costa Mesa, CA
Duration: 6 + Months (Possibilities of Extension

Pay Rate: $40 – $44/hr. on W2
 
Position Summary:
The Coder II reviews clinical documentation and diagnostic results to apply accurate ICD-10-CM, CPT, E/M, and procedure codes. These codes support billing, reporting, research, and regulatory compliance. The coder adheres to ethical coding standards (AHIMA) and all official coding guidelines.
The role requires serving as a coding consultant, ensuring accuracy, and participating in quality review meetings. The coder may also provide guidance to other coding staff as a subject matter expert.
 
Key Responsibilities:

• Review clinical documentation and diagnostic results to assign appropriate ICD-10-CM codes.
• Verify physician documentation is correctly abstracted.
• Maintain a 95%+ coding accuracy rate.
• Stay current with coding guideline updates via self-study, trainings, meetings, or in-services.
• Participate in internal and external quality review meetings.
• Serve as a coding consultant to providers and other coding staff.
• Identify discrepancies impacting billing or quality of care.
• Complete coding charge reviews and claim edits in Epic or other EMR systems.
• Ensure all coding conventions are followed.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including possible travel.

 
Required Experience:

• Minimum 2+ years as a medical coder.
• Proficiency in critical thinking, job knowledge, oral/written communication, interpersonal skills, and technical equipment usage.

 
Preferred Experience:

• Coding across multiple specialties, including: OB/GYN, Urology, Oncology, Pain Management, Cardiology, General Surgery, Cardiothoracic, Neurosurgery, Neurology, Orthopedics.
• Knowledge of E/M coding.

 
Required Certification:

• One of the following:
  • CPC – Certified Professional Coder
  • COC – Certified Outpatient Coder
  • CCS-P – Certified Coding Specialist Physician-Based
  • CCS – Certified Coding Specialist
  • CPMA – Certified Professional Medical Auditor

 
Skills & Competencies:

• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Knowledge of coding conventions and guidelines
• Ability to meet productivity and quality standards
• Strong business acumen, accountability, and customer satisfaction focus