Coding Compliance Specialist

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For more than 55 years, Family Health Centers of San Diego’s (FHCSD) mission has been to provide caring, affordable, high‑quality health care and supportive services to everyone, with a special commitment to uninsured, low‑income and medically underserved persons. FHCSD is one of the top 10 largest federally qualified health centers in the country with over 90 sites across San Diego County, providing care to 227,000 patients each year.

Services include adult care, chronic disease management, pediatrics, comprehensive women’s care, dental, vision, case management, physical rehabilitation, speech therapy, vaccinations, behavioral health, substance use counseling and specialty services such as cardiology, podiatry, endocrinology, dermatology, among others.

• Accurately and thoroughly document audit results in a timely manner; update coding books and procedure manuals for coding staff.
• Accurately code records using ICD, HCPCS/CPT coding rules and guidelines within the department’s timeframe.
• Perform audits of coding and billing, and provider documentation, ensuring compliance with department, state, and federal rules. Review and analyze medical records and abstracted data to determine payment and code accuracy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Provide regular and prompt feedback to staff, including providers and supervisors on compliance issues; communicate effectively with clinic staff concerning coding questions and research issues for resolution.

• Associate’s degree in Medical Record Technology, Health Information Management, Healthcare Administration, or closely related field required.
• At least 2 years of medical coding experience required.
• CPC Certification required.
• CPCO or CPMA certification required.
• RHIA, RHIT, or CCS certifications strongly preferred.
• Third‑party billing and reimbursement experience, specifically with Medi‑Cal, required.
• Travel between sites occasionally required; valid California driver’s license and reliable vehicle required.

• Regular full‑time, Monday‑Friday 8 am‑5 pm.
• On‑site location: 100 Broadway, Chula Vista, CA 91910.
• Competitive salary ranging from $27.00 to $34.59 per hour.
• Retirement plan with employer match.
• Paid time off, extended sick leave, and paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, vision, FSA, and life insurance.
• Employee discounts and wellness programs.

Information on benefits can be found at FHCSD Wellness – Employee Hub ().

The successful candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to community medicine and culturally competent care for the medically underserved.

FHCSD provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.