Coder Abstractor lll

Valley Medical Center & Clinics; Renton (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Life & disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Valley Medical Center & Clinics in Renton, WA is seeking an experienced inpatient coder to perform hospital coding and abstracting in line with documentation and coding guidelines.

You will resolve edits and denials, educate physicians on coding practices, and follow up on accounts missing documentation, ensuring accurate DRG assignment and compliant billing. This role offers strong benefits and opportunities to grow within a large public hospital district.

Qualifications

• Prerequisites: Associate or bachelor’s degree in HIM.
• RHIA, RHIT, or CCS required.
• 3+ years inpatient hospital coding experience.
• Advanced knowledge of DRG, ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS coding.
• Strong English written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Code inpatient accounts and abstract data per guidelines.
• Resolve coding edits and denials; educate physicians.
• Follow up on accounts with missing/incomplete documentation.
• Ensure accurate DRG assignment and compliant billing.

Skills

Inpatient coding

Medical terminology

Communication skills

Education

RHIA/RHIT/CCS

Associate or Bachelor in HIM

Job description

• Compensation: USD 30.14 - USD 50.37 - hourly

Company Description

About Valley Medical Center & Clinics

Founded in 1947, Valley Medical Center & Clinics (VMCC) is the oldest and largest public hospital district in Washington state and the largest nonprofit healthcare provider in South King County. Valley serves more than 600,000 residents through a comprehensive network of more than 50 primary, urgent, and specialty care clinics across South King County, and a 341-bed acute care hospital located in Renton. As a Level III Trauma Center, Valley provides advanced emergency, medical, surgical, and specialty care, including cancer treatment, heart and vascular services, neurosciences, orthopedics, stroke and spine care, childbirth and neonatal services, and critical care. Guided by our mission of caring for our community like family, Valley is committed to improving the health and well-being of the vibrant communities we serve through accessible, compassionate, high-quality care. Learn more at valleymed.org.

Job Description

Responsible for hospital inpatient coding and abstracting based on documentation and coding guidelines within established productivity standards for all accounts assigned. Resolves coding related edits and denials and provides ongoing feedback and education to physicians and clinicians. Responsible for following up on all accounts unable to code due to missing/incomplete documentation or charges.

Qualifications

Prerequisites

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in HIM, required.
• RHIA, RHIT, or CCS required.
• 3 or more years exclusively in inpatient hospital coding experience, required.
• Demonstrated advanced ability to use and understand DRG, ICD-10-CM, and ICD-10-PCS coding methodologies.
• Advanced knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, disease processes and medical terminology
• Ability to communicate in writing and verbally in the English language in an effective manner. Effective communication includes ability to spell accurately and write legibly.

General Qualifications

• Ability to research authoritative citations related to coding, compliance, and additional reporting needs.
• Ability to carry out assignments independently, follow procedures, and exercise good judgment.
• Excellent customer service skills, including telephone interactions.
• Proven ability to interact with physicians and support staff.
• Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills are essential.
• Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and third-party coding and billing requirements.
• Successful completion or pre-hire coding test.

Additional Information

Build your future with Valley Medical Center & Clinics! Join a team that values its people and offers excellent benefits and opportunities to grow.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan with employer contributions
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Life and disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee wellness and assistance programs

Valley Medical Center & Clinics is committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) and nondiscrimination in all aspects of employment and participation in its programs.

We do not provide sponsorship opportunities at this time.

• Valley Medical Center & Clinics participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.