Wage Range: $31.48 - $50.38 per hour
Remote in Washington State only
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Job Summary:
Responsible for providing diagnostic and procedural coding for all patient types using ICD-9(10) and CPT (PCS) codes using a computerized coding application. Supports external and internal coding review activities and assists business department with coding and reimbursement issues. Acts as a liaison to medical staff and other hospital and clinic staff in the interpretation of their documentation as it relates to coding, ensuring documentation meets coding guidelines and the standards of ethical coding.
Responsible for providing validation and education of coding and documentation, review clinical documentation to ensure appropriate selection of evaluation and management code as well as appropriate sequencing of diagnostic codes.
Primary Duties:
1. Works with providers and other departments such as Care Management, PFS, and Quality to identify documentation opportunities and resolve coding questions.
2. Performs coding validation reviews for coding quality, accuracy and compliance.
3. Provides written instructions for providers and other departments such as Care Management, PFS, and Quality related to documentation and coding guidelines.
4. Provides ongoing training and educational programs for providers and other departments such as as Care Management, PFS, and Quality.
5. Performs other duties as assigned.
License, Certification, Education or Experience:
REQUIRED for the position:
● CPC, CCS-P, Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT).
● Experience in CPT-4 and ICD-10 coding and documentation in inpatient, outpatient, and ancillary account settings.
DESIRED for the position:
● 5 years coding experience working in an acute care setting
● COBGC, Certified Obstetrics and Gynecology Coder
Benefit Information:
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At EvergreenHealth, we appreciate our employees’ commitment and contribution to our success. We are proud to offer a suite of quality benefits and resources that are comprehensive, flexible, and competitive to help our staff and their loved ones maintain and improve health and financial well-being.
• Medical, vision and dental insurance
• On-demand virtual health care
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement plans (457(b) and 401(a) with employer contribution)
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate degrees
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
• Paid Time Off/Vacation
• Extended Illness Bank/Sick Leave
• Paid holidays
• Voluntary hospital indemnity insurance
• Voluntary identity theft protection
• Voluntary legal insurance
• Pay in lieu of benefits premium program
• Free parking
• Commuter benefits
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