Offer summary

Qualifications:

High School diploma or equivalent required., Certification such as CPC, CCS-P, CCS, RHIA, or RHIT is necessary., Experience in CPT and/or ICD-10 coding in a facility setting is essential., Preferred 3 years of coding experience in an acute or ambulatory care setting..

Key responsabilities:

Review and prioritize discharged patient accounts for timely coding.

Assign ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes based on medical documentation and patient account type.

Maintain productivity standards while coding and troubleshoot any coding issues.

Incorporate feedback from payor denials to improve future coding accuracy.

Job description

Description

Wage Range: $26.91 - $43.05 per hour
Remote in Washington State only

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Job Summary:
As an integral part of the EvergreenHealth Revenue Cycle, the Certified Coder-NC reviews medical documentation and charges within Epic EHR and using Optum 360 Encoder assigns (or verifies) ICD-10-CM/PCS codes, CPT/HCPCS codes and charges.

Primary Duties:
1. Triages/prioritizes discharged patient accounts within Epic WQ system and determines which accounts should be given greater emphasis for timely coding.

2. Reviews documentation/charges in accordance with the patient account type (i.e. Inpatient, Observation, ED, Home Health, Clinic, etc.) and appropriately assigns ICD-10 / CPT / HCPCS codes. Ensures that codes reflect the patient’s correct diagnoses and treatments rendered with an appropriate level of detail, are consistent with payor policies, and are consistent with coding guidelines and conventions.

3. Completes coding work at a rate that exceeds minimum productivity standards for the type of account coded.

4. Troubleshoots coding problems using online resources, teammates, or Senior Coding Analyst.
5. Receives feedback on payor denials and learns how to avoid future denials by incorporating continuous learning.

6. Understands Revenue Cycle priorities to achieve Revenue Cycle goals.

7. Performs other duties as assigned.

License, Certification, Education or Experience:

REQUIRED for the position:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 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:
• 3 years coding experience working in an acute or ambulatory facility care setting.

Benefits 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