Certified HIM Coder - Washington

Virtual Vocations Inc; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Virtual Vocations Inc seeks a full-time Certified HIM Coder based in Washington to code hospital, ambulatory surgical center, and clinic services using ICD-9, ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes while working remotely.

The role emphasizes maintaining coding quality and productivity, tracking coding activities, reporting data, and participating in trainings to improve workflow efficiencies.

Qualifications

• Certification as a Certified Professional Coder or RHIT, or equivalent.
• Proficiency with ICD, CPT, and E/M coding and medical billing.
• Experience abstracting data from medical records.
• Proficient Excel and 10-key data entry.

Responsibilities

• Code hospital, ambulatory surgical center, and clinic services using ICD-9, ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes
• Maintain coding quality and productivity standards
• Track coding activities and report data as required
• Participate in staff meetings and training to improve coding quality and workflow efficiencies

Skills

ICD/CPT/E&M coding

Medical billing & compliance

Excel

10-key data entry

Education

Vocational certificate in medical coding

Medical terminology & anatomy cert

Tools

Windows OS

Job description

To support coding operations, the full-time Certified HIM Coder - Washington will code various medical services, including ambulatory surgery and hospital visits, while working remotely and ensuring compliance with coding guidelines and billing standards.

Key responsibilities:

• Code hospital, ambulatory surgical center, and clinic services using ICD-9, ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes
• Maintain coding quality and productivity standards while tracking coding activities and reporting data as required
• Participate in staff meetings and training sessions to enhance coding quality and workflow efficiencies

Required qualifications:

• Vocational school/certificate program in medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and coding guidelines
• Certification as a Certified Professional Coder, Registered Health Information Technician, or equivalent coding certification
• Knowledge of ICD, CPT, and E&M coding, as well as medical billing and compliance requirements
• Computer skills in a Windows environment, including proficiency in Excel and 10-key
• Ability to abstract medical information from electronic or paper medical records