Job Description
Title- Profee Coder IV Facility Address- 100% Remote (Los Angeles, CA) Contract Duration: 16 Weeks with possible extension Shift: Days; Day 5x8-Hour (08:00 - 17:00) Pacific Time; 40 Hours/Week Pay Rate- $74.34/hr on W2 with NO BENEFITS Tentative Start Date: 12/01/2025 Position Summary Under the direction of the manager, the Health Information Coder IV functions as a Lead Coder or performs highly complex coding requiring specialized expertise. This role involves oversight of workflow, productivity, and quality of abstracted data. The coder will act as a technical and informational resource, addressing coding queries, reconciling discrepancies, and supporting denial management. As a Specialized Coder, the incumbent performs Oncology and Infusion Coding using advanced coding knowledge and judgment to ensure compliance and accuracy. Key Responsibilities • Review physicians’ notes and verify documentation compliance. • Apply diagnostic and therapeutic codes (ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS) accurately across multi-specialty areas. • Analyze medical documentation for accuracy and completeness. • Enter and process charges in Epic according to departmental standards. • Identify, document, and report potential compliance risks. • Attend coding courses to stay current with Oncology Infusion procedures and diagnostic updates. • Liaise with hospital departments to maintain and implement billing codes. • Monitor CMS and Medi-Cal websites for high-complex and chemotherapy billing guidelines. • Provide coding education and act as a technical resource for other coders. • Cross-train within departments to ensure revenue optimization. Qualifications Required Certifications (any one): • Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) • Certified Coding Specialist – Physician-based (CCS-P) • Certified Professional Coder (CPC) • Certified Professional Coder – Hospital (CPC-H) Experience & Skills: • Minimum 5 years of acute multi-specialty hospital coding experience. • Minimum 2 years of both Pro-Fee and Facility Coding. • Knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS systems. • Experience with Oncology Coding and Infusion Coding highly preferred. • Proficiency in Epic (required). • Familiarity with CMS and local carrier regulations for teaching hospitals. • Strong understanding of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools. • Ability to lead and serve as a technical resource for other coding staff. Preferred: • 4+ years of medical coding experience. • Additional specialty coding certifications. • Experience as a Medical Record Abstractor. Apply tot his job