Hospital Coding Specialist

CommonSpirit Health; Seattle (WA); Remote; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Equipment provided for remote work

Zusammenfassung

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is seeking a Hospital Coding Specialist to ensure the accuracy and integrity of medical records for optimal reimbursement, while staying compliant with regulations. You will review inpatient and outpatient docs to assign precise codes and support the billing team from a remote location, with the equipment provided to work from home.

The ideal candidate has strong CPT/ICD coding skills, regulatory knowledge, and the ability to analyze medical documentation to

Qualifikationen

• 1 year inpatient coding experience with CCS/RHIT/RHIA or CIC, plus HIM degree or equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree in HIM with CCS/RHIA/CIC or CIC certification is acceptable.
• Associate's degree in HIM with CCS/RHIA/CIC is an alternative credential.

Aufgaben

• Review inpatient and outpatient documentation to assign precise CPT/ICD codes.
• Maintain high productivity and coding accuracy.
• Compose professional provider queries to resolve coding discrepancies.
• Troubleshoot documentation trends to resolve billing inquiries.

Kenntnisse

CPT/ICD coding

Regulatory compliance

Medical record analysis

Provider queries

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in HIM with CCS/RHIA/CIC

Associate's degree in HIM with CCS/RHIA/CIC

Coding Certificate (CCS/RHIA/CIC)

Jobbeschreibung

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Hospital Coding Specialist, you will help the clinical team and billing department ensure the accuracy and integrity of medical records so they can maximize optimal reimbursement while remaining fully compliant with regulatory standards.

Every day you will review complex inpatient and outpatient medical documentation to assign precise diagnosis and procedure codes. You will be expected to maintain high levels of productivity and accuracy, compose professional provider queries, and troubleshoot documentation trends to resolve billing inquiries.

To be successful in this role, you must possess strong technical proficiency in CPT and ICD coding, a deep understanding of regulatory compliance guidelines, and the ability to analyze medical documentation to identify and resolve complex coding discrepancies.

As a remote employee, we will provide you with the equipment needed to work from home, including a laptop, docking station, dual monitors, and accessories.

Job Requirements

Required

• 1 year inpatient coding experience and Coding Certificate (Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), RHIT, RHIA or Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC) OR


• Bachelor's degree in HIM and Coding Certificate (CCS, RHIA, or CIC) OR


• Associate's degree in HIM and Coding Certificate.

Where You'll Work

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area. Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person - body, mind, and spirit - in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth. Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care. We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.