Hospital Coding Specialist

Virginia Mason Medical Center; United States; Remote; USD 62,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is seeking a Hospital Coding Specialist to support the clinical and billing teams in maintaining accurate medical records for optimal reimbursement. You will review inpatient and outpatient documentation to assign precise codes, while upholding regulatory standards and production targets.

The role requires CPT/ICD coding expertise, a coding certificate or HIM degree, and the ability to generate professional queries to resolve discrepancies.

Qualifications

• 1 year inpatient coding experience.
• CPT and ICD coding knowledge is required.
• Regulatory compliance guidelines must be followed.

Responsibilities

• Review inpatient and outpatient medical documentation to assign diagnosis and procedure codes.
• Maintain high productivity and accuracy in coding tasks.
• Compose professional provider queries for coding clarifications.
• Analyze medical documentation to identify and resolve coding discrepancies.

Skills

CPT/ICD coding

Regulatory compliance

Medical documentation analysis

Professional provider queries

Education

Bachelor's degree in HIM

Associate's degree in HIM

Coding Certificate (CCS, RHIT, RHIA, CIC)

Job description

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 health care in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.

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

• 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.