Certified Coder III

International Community Health Services; Renton (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary for the Seattle/Pug

"Share the success" bonuses

Insurance premiums 100% paid by ICHS

Paid time off accrual up to 200 hours

Automatic 4% retirement contribution

9 paid holidays a year, including 2个人

Reimbursement for professional licensu

Job summary

The Certified Coder is responsible for the daily coding workflow - to ensure quality and compliance for charge review and processing for all clinic services. The Certified Coder will also assist with focused coding review projects, developing and conducting provider education, and coder training.

Education: High school diploma or GED; Associate of Arts in Health Information Administration or related field preferred; certificate program in coding and billing also considered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate of Arts degree in Health Information Administration or related field or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Completion of a certificate program in coding and billing also considered.

Responsibilities

• Daily coding workflow to ensure quality and compliance for charge review and processing for all clinic services.
• Assist with focused coding review projects, provider education, and coder training.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate of Arts in Health Information Administration or related field

Certificate program in coding and billing

Job description

Join the ICHS Team!

Discover how you can make an impact on people, communities and creating greater health equity.

International Community Health Services (ICHS) is a nationally-recognized federally qualified health center, and for over 50 years ICHS has provided culturally and linguistically appropriate health and wellness services, including increasing health equity for uninsured and medically underserved individuals of all languages and walks of life. We firmly believe that access to quality health care strengthens our families and communities, and promotes a more just society. We take pride in our diverse and inclusive workforce and at ICHS we value respect and support each other so each individual can achieve his or her full potential. We invite you to join us and be inspired by colleagues that share your mission and purpose.

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We offer

• Competitive salary for the Seattle/Puget Sound region
• "Share the success" bonuses
• Insurance premiums 100% paid by ICHS
• Paid time off accrual up to 200 hours annually with up to 264 hours rollover year to year
• Automatic 4% retirement contribution
• 9 paid holidays a year, including 2 personal holidays
• Reimbursement for professional licensure

Job Summary

The Certified Coder is responsible for the daily coding workflow - to ensure quality and compliance for charge review and processing for all clinic services. The Certified Coder will also assist with focused coding review projects, developing and conducting provider education, and coder training.

Education

High school diploma or GED required. Associate of Arts degree in Health Information Administration or a related field or equivalent work experience preferred. Completion of a certificate program in coding and billing also considered.

Experience

At least 7 years work experience in medical coding and billing field required. FQHC and Epic background preferred. Knowledge of specialized service areas preferred: Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), inpatient hospital visits, Vision, Behavioral Health, Telehealth services during the public health emergency, Acupuncture. Experience with provider audits, provider education and training, payer audits for risk adjustment diagnosis coding, and 2021 Evaluation & Management guidelines.

Other Requirement(s)

Professional coding certification from AAPC (CPC) required or AHIMA (CCS-P). Additional AAPC certifications preferred: CRC (Certified Risk Adjustment Coder) and CPMA (Certified Professional Medical Auditor).