Medical Records Coder

Why Join Contra Costa County?

The Contra Costa Health Department is offering an excellent career opportunity for qualified individuals interested in the Medical Records Coder position. There is currently one (1) vacancy in the Finance Department’s Patient Accounting Unit located in Martinez, CA.

Medical Records Coders perform complex and varied medical records work that includes organizing and evaluating medical records for completeness and accuracy while performing other related work as required. Patient Accounting handles all billing for Health Services clinics, the Contra Costa Regional Medical Center (CCRMC), and all County Medical, Mental Health, and Alcohol and Other Drugs (AODs) clinics. Patient Accounting bills Medi-Cal, Medicare, commercial insurance (HMO, PPO, and Federal), and self-pay for outpatient and inpatient care.

• Detail Oriented. You will be responsible for accurately coding and abstracting sensitive information
• A strong communicator. You must communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• A team player. You will be expected to work both independently and as part of a team
• Dependable. You will be responsible for day‑to‑day assignments, staying updated about all regulation changes, and participating in ongoing training

• Assigning ICD diagnostic and procedure codes
• Assigning CPT and HCPCS codes with appropriate modifiers
• Identifying and coding the Provider(s) who ordered or provided services
• Abstracting other data as required by OSHPD
• Abstracting charting deficiencies on closed medical records
• Medical claim auditing

• You will be a part of a strong and supportive leadership team
• You will have room to grow with possible advancement opportunities
• Your work will directly benefit revenue to allow more services and programs for our community
• Excellent employee benefits and retirement!

• Constant changes in rules and regulations may be challenging
• Approval processes may slow down the workflow
• Problem‑solving issues may be overwhelming

• Critical Thinking:
  Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and claims
• Delivering Results:
  Meeting organizational goals and customer expectations and making decisions that produce high‑quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks
• Reading Comprehension:
  Understanding and using written information
• Using Technology:
  Working with electronic hardware and software applications
• Adaptability:
  Responding positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requires
• Attention to Detail:
  Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products
• Displaying Ownership and Accountability:
  Holding self and others accountable for measurable high‑quality, timely, and cost‑effective results
• Handling Stress:
  Maintaining emotional stability and self‑control under pressure, challenge, or adversity
• Professional Integrity & Ethics:
  Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability
• Self‑Management:
  Showing personal organization, self‑discipline, and dependability
• Oral Communication:
  Engaging effectively in dialogue
• Customer Focus:
  Attending to the needs and expectations of customers
• Interpersonal Savvy:
  Considering and responding appropriately to the needs and feelings of others in different situations

• Certification
  
  Required:
  
  Possess and maintain a valid Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or Certified Coding Specialist – Physician based (CCS‑P) certification issued by AHIMA.
• Certification Required (Option
  2):
  Possess and maintain a valid Certified Coding Associate (CCA), Certified Professional Coder‑Associate (CPC‑A), Certified Professional Coder‑Hospital‑Associate (CPC‑H‑A), Certified Professional Coder‑Payer‑Associate (CPC‑P‑A), or Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC) certification issued by AHIMA or APC.
• Certification Required (Option
  3):
  Possess and maintain a valid Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Outpatient Coder‑Hospital (COC), or Certified Professional Coder‑Payer (CPC‑P) issued by APC.
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