Medical Coder

Tukwila Main Lab LLC - Tukwila, WA 98168

Overview Salary Range: $26.85 - $34.91 Hourly

Position Type:
Full Time

Job Shift:
Day

Education Level:
High School Diploma/GED

An unwavering pursuit of Excellence in Patient Care Every Diagnosis, Every Day. This is what we stand for.

Cell Netix Pathology & Laboratories is headquartered in the Seattle area in our state-of-the-art Central Processing Laboratory. As one of the largest AP labs in the United States, with over 300 staff members and 60+ distinguished Pathologists, we offer some of the most technologically advanced resources and service menus in the region. In addition, our cutting‑edge Molecular Laboratory with next‑generation sequencing offers groundbreaking personalized medicine testing.

Our lab continues to grow in technology and scientific advancement while offering our employees a wide array of training and career progression pathways in Administration, Laboratory and Hospital Support, Histology, Cytology, Infectious Diseases, Molecular, Grossing and more. If our mission of patient care resonates with you,
Come Grow With Us in Pursuit of Excellence.

The active certified Medical Coder [AAPC CPC] is responsible for understanding, reviewing, and auditing pathology technical and professional codes used for reimbursement and diagnostic purposes. This position will provide educational support for staff and pathologists. The Certified Medical Coder will have experience in Healthcare Compliance, thorough knowledge of medical terminology, and understanding of medical insurers' coding and billing policies.

Monday - Friday Days

• Perform daily, weekly and other periodic coding reviews/audits to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Identify areas of focus where additional coding education
• Interact with outsourced billing company to assist in obtaining missing information
• Provide coding services by coding charges for diagnosis and procedure coding and charge entry.
• Provide coding services by coding charges for diagnosis and procedure coding and charge entry.
• Addressing issues that arise
• Continually reviewing policies and procedures for process improvement
• Other duties as assigned

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization
• Ability to perform multi‑tasks and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced and dynamic environment
• Strong computer skills in MS office and Windows applications
• Demonstrate ability to work independently and to maintain strict confidentiality

• Applicant must reside in Washington or Alaska
• High School diploma or GED required
• At least 2 years of auditing coding experience required
• Coding certification (AAPC CPC) required
• Auditing experience required
• Pathology related experience preferred

MUST RESIDE IN WASHINGTON STATE AND BE ABLE TO COME TO TUKWILA FOR ORIENTATION AND START UP SUPPLIES

Cell Netix offers a comprehensive benefits plan.

• Medical, Vision, Prescription company paid options.
  • Employee only HSA $29.86/per month or Employee only PPO $52.47/per month. Dependent plans also available.
• Dental company paid options.
  • Employee only $0.00/per month. Dependent plans also available.
• 401K company match up to 4%
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 0-3 Years of Service:
    Accrue up to 15 days per year
  • 4-7 Years of Service:
    Accrue up to 20 days per year
  • 8-12 Years of Service:
    Accrue up to 25 days per year
  • 13+ Years of Service:
    Accrue up to 30 days per year
• Holiday Pay
  • 6 paid holidays per year
  • 4 floating holidays per year
• Company paid Life and Disability insurance.
• Fully subsidized ORCA public transportation card and free parking at most sites.
• Company paid Norton Life Lock Identity Protection.

As a healthcare organization we are committed to providing a healthy and safe environment. We require a criminal history background check and drug test for all final candidates.

Cell Netix is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy that all decisions involving any aspect of the employment relationship will be made without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, genetic information, the presence of a sensory,…