HIM Hospital Coder I Job at LHH, Wailuku, HI

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  • LHH
  • Wailuku, HI

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: HIM Hospital Outpatient Coder I (Contract)

Location:

  • Fully Remote — Candidates must be located in the state of Hawaii, California, Oregon, or Washington.

Compensation:

  • $38–$40/hour (W2 Contract via LHH)

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM HST

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and credentialed HIM Hospital Outpatient Coder I to join our team on a contract basis. This role is ideal for professionals with strong clinical content knowledge and coding expertise who are passionate about accuracy, compliance, and collaboration in healthcare documentation.

Key Responsibilities
  • Review medical records to identify diagnoses and procedures using ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS Level II coding systems.

  • Assign appropriate codes and select DRGs for inpatient cases.

  • Abstract and verify medical data to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards (JCAHO, OSHPD, CMS).

  • Interact with physicians to clarify documentation and sequencing of diagnoses/procedures.

  • Organize and prioritize work to meet productivity and quality standards.

  • Participate in documentation audits and support physician compliance initiatives.

  • Maintain confidentiality and uphold coding ethics and corporate compliance standards.

  • Act as a resource for coding-related inquiries from other departments.

Required Qualifications
  • Certifications: CCS or CPC (must be active); CCA with eligibility for CCS, RHIT, or RHIA.

  • Experience: Minimum of 2 years of continuous hospital coding/abstracting experience within the last 5 years , including 1 year as a certified coder .

  • Education: High school diploma or GED required. Completion of coursework in medical terminology, anatomy & physiology, ICD-10/CPT coding conventions, and disease processes from an accredited program.

  • Systems Knowledge: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel). Experience with EPIC is preferred.

  • Skills: Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, ability to understand clinical content, and effective communication with physicians.

Additional Requirements
  • Must attain a minimum score of 75% on coding assessments .

  • Maintain current coding credentials and complete at least 10 CE units annually .

  • Ability to sit for long periods and manage deadlines with accuracy and focus.

Benefit offerings for full-time employment include medical, dental, vision, term life and AD&D

insurance, short-term and long-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits,

wellness plans, and a 401k plan or a non-qualified deferred compensation plan.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please

navigate to -privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state,

and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Benefit offerings for full-time employment include medical, dental, vision, term life and AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits, wellness plans, and a 401k plan or a non�qualified deferred compensation plan. Available paid leave includes Personal Time Off (PTO) on an accrual basis up to 152 hours a year, 10 Paid Holidays, 1 Community Service Day, and up to 6 weeks of Paid Parental Leave. PTO

and holiday hours are prorated based on hire date within the calendar year.

Interview Process
  • Conducted virtually via Microsoft Teams

Why Join Us?

This is a great opportunity to contribute to a high-impact healthcare project while working remotely in Hawaii. You’ll be part of a team that values precision, collaboration, and ethical standards in medical coding.

Pay Details: $38.00 to $40.00 per hour

Search managed by: Abigail Revalee

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to uat.lhh.com/us/en/candidate -privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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