[Remote] Remote Coder IV

October 27, 2025

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Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Dignity Health is a major healthcare provider committed to high-quality personalized care. They are seeking a Coder IV to ensure the accuracy and completeness of clinical coding, validating information for outcome management and specialty registries across their healthcare system.

Responsibilities

Assign codes for diagnoses treatments and procedures according to the appropriate classification system for inpatient admissions.
Can also code ancillary emergency department same-day surgery and observation charts if needed.
Review provider documentation to determine the principal diagnosis co-morbidities and complications secondary conditions and surgical procedures following official coding guidelines.
Utilize technical coding principals and APC reimbursement expertise to assign appropriate ICD-IO-CM diagnoses ICD-IO-PCS as appropriate and CPT-4 for procedures.
Understanding of ICD10 Coding in relation to DRGs
Abstract additional data elements during the chart review process when coding as needed
Utilize technical coding principals and MS-DRG reimbursement expertise to assign appropriate ICD-10- CM diagnoses and ICD- IO-PCS procedures.
Ensure accurate coding by clarifying diagnosis and procedural information through an established query process if necessary.
Assign Present on Admission (POA) value for inpatient diagnoses.
Extract required information from source documentation and enter into encoder and abstracting system.
Identifies non-payment conditions; Hospital-Acquired Conditions (HAC) Patient Safety Indicators (PSI) following report through established procedures.
Collaborate in the DRG Mismatch process with the Clinical Documentation Improvement team.
Review documentation to verify and when necessary correct the patient disposition upon discharge.
Prioritize work to ensure the timeframe of medical record coding meets regulatory requirements.
Serve as a resource for coding related questions as appropriate.
Adhere to and maintain required levels of performance in both Coding accuracy and productivity.
Review and maintain a record of charts coded held and/or missing
Provide documentation feedback to Providers as needed
Participate in Coding department meetings and educational events.
Meet performance and quality standards at the Coder III level.
Abide by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) and adheres to official coding guidelines.
Other duties as assigned that have a direct impact on our ability to decrease the DNFB and support Revenue Cycle including but not limited to charge validation observation calculations etc..

Skills

Completion of an AHIMA or APPC accredited coding certification program that includes courses that are critical to coding success such as Anatomy and physiology pathophysiology pharmacology Anatomy I Physiology Medical Terminology and ICD-10 and CPT coding courses etc.
Have and maintain current coding credential from AHIMA or AAPC (RHIA RHIT CCS CCS-P CPC or CPC-H).
Three years of relevant coding and abstracting experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience required in an acute care hospital setting.
A minimum of 3 years Inpatient medical coding experience (Hospital Facility etc.).
Must have ICD-10 coding experience.
Ability to use a PC in a Windows environment including MS Word and EMR systems.
Ability to pass coding technical assessment.
One year of experience will be waived for those who have attended the Dignity Health Coding Apprenticeship Program.
Experience with various Encoder systems (i.e. OptumCAC Cemer).
Intermediate level of Microsoft Excel.
Experience with coding and charge validation.
This position is remote and selected candidate must reside in California.

Education Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Benefits

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Voluntary Protection: Group Accident Critical Illness and Identity Theft
Adoption Assistance
Free Premium Membership to Care.com with preloaded credits for children and/or dependent adults
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Tuition Assistance for career growth and development
Retirement Programs
Wellness Programs

Company Overview

Dignity Health is a healthcare facility that offers physical, mental, and spiritual care. It was founded in 1986, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.dignityhealth.org.

Company H1B Sponsorship

Dignity Health has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 33 in 2025, 56 in 2024, 38 in 2023, 37 in 2022, 33 in 2021, 20 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.

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