LEAD CODER
Apply NowCompany: Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center
Location: Pomona, CA 91766
Description:
Position summary:
Supervisor. Is responsible to assist the Supervisor on day to day operations. Responsible for answers
questions pertaining to rules/regulations of billing guidelines. The Lead will provide training, coaching, and
communication of new processes and/or procedures. Acts as subject matter expert (SME) for edits, projects
and computer related issues. Is the point of contact in absence of the Supervisor. Assist in the selection and
onboarding process of new employees. Problem solve by identifying root causes of system edits. May be
required to cross train in different specialties. May perform other duties as assigned.
Job Qualifications:
EDUCATION: High School diploma or equivalent
CERTIFICATION: Coding Certification from AAPC/AHIMA
EXPERIENCE: Coursework in Medical Terminology/Anatomy. Knowledge of Revenue Cycle Management
Process. Minimum 2-3 years of electronic physician medical billing in a healthcare setting. 1 to 3 years of
coding experience with an emphasis on Medicare and Medi-Cal requirements. Must have good computer skills
(MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet, etc.). Candidate to be familiar with CPT, HCPC and ICD-10 codes and
Medical Terminology. Must have good organizational and analytical skills, as well as good verbal and written
communication skills. Experience with coding tools (e.g.3M Encoder, CPT Assist, NCCI, etc.) to research ICD-
10-CM, CPT, and HCPC codes to improve quality.
Preferred Qualifications:
EDUCATION: Associates' Degree
CERTIFICATION: COBGC, CEMC, CFPC or COC
EXPERIENCE: Familiar with state, federal laws and professional coding standards.
Salary range: $34.11 - $48.00
Supervisor. Is responsible to assist the Supervisor on day to day operations. Responsible for answers
questions pertaining to rules/regulations of billing guidelines. The Lead will provide training, coaching, and
communication of new processes and/or procedures. Acts as subject matter expert (SME) for edits, projects
and computer related issues. Is the point of contact in absence of the Supervisor. Assist in the selection and
onboarding process of new employees. Problem solve by identifying root causes of system edits. May be
required to cross train in different specialties. May perform other duties as assigned.
Job Qualifications:
EDUCATION: High School diploma or equivalent
CERTIFICATION: Coding Certification from AAPC/AHIMA
EXPERIENCE: Coursework in Medical Terminology/Anatomy. Knowledge of Revenue Cycle Management
Process. Minimum 2-3 years of electronic physician medical billing in a healthcare setting. 1 to 3 years of
coding experience with an emphasis on Medicare and Medi-Cal requirements. Must have good computer skills
(MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet, etc.). Candidate to be familiar with CPT, HCPC and ICD-10 codes and
Medical Terminology. Must have good organizational and analytical skills, as well as good verbal and written
communication skills. Experience with coding tools (e.g.3M Encoder, CPT Assist, NCCI, etc.) to research ICD-
10-CM, CPT, and HCPC codes to improve quality.
Preferred Qualifications:
EDUCATION: Associates' Degree
CERTIFICATION: COBGC, CEMC, CFPC or COC
EXPERIENCE: Familiar with state, federal laws and professional coding standards.
Salary range: $34.11 - $48.00