Certified Coder-Non ; per diem Job Kirkland Washington USA,Healthcare

Position: Certified Coder-Non Contract (per diem)

Wage Range: $26.91 - $43.05 per hour

Remote in Washington State only

Posted wage ranges represent the entire range from minimum to maximum. For jobs with more than one level, the posted range reflects the minimum of the lowest level and the maximum of the highest level. Some positions also offer additional premiums based on shift, certifications, or degrees. Job offers are determined based on a candidate's years of relevant experience, level of education and internal equity.

Job Summary

Abstracts, analyzes, and assigns ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT/HCPCS codes to inpatient, ambulatory, and outpatient accounts by using either computerized or manual systems. Supports external and internal review activities and assists the business department in coding and reimbursement issues. Acts as a liaison to medical staff and other hospital department staff in the interpretation of coding conventions and guidelines. Maintains departmental defined quality and productivity standards.

This position assists managers with workflow and staffing functions.

Primary Duties

Reviews inpatient, Emergency department, outpatient, Home Health/Hospice and ancillary medical records for pertinent and justifiable medical information to assign classification (ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT/HCPCS) and reimbursement codes that adhere to coding and sequencing guidelines and conventions.

Uses encoder/grouper and leveling software and other Evergreen’s computer systems to abstract and collect codes and other defined data from the medical records.

Reviews professional charges entered in Cerner and approve charges based on Health Information Management (HIM) department and Medical Staff approved criteria.

Performs other duties as assigned.

License, Certification, Education or

Experience:

REQUIRED for the position:

CPC, CCS-P, CCS, Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
Experience in CPT and/or ICD-10 coding and documentation in facility setting.

DESIRED for the position:

5 years coding experience working in an acute or ambulatory facility care setting.

Benefits Information

Choices that care for you and your family.

At Evergreen Health, 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.

Washington Paid Sick Leave (WPSL)
Participation in 457(b) retirement plan
Free parking
Cafeteria & Gift Shop Discount

View a summary of our total rewards available to you as an Evergreen Health team member by keeping the text below in view.

#J-18808-Ljbffr


Increase/decrease your Search Radius (miles)



Job Posting Language