Impactful Medical Coder (CPC/CCS) – On-Site

Puyallup Tribal Health Authority; Tacoma (WA, CO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision premiums paid

13 vacation days

13 sick days

18 paid holidays

401(k) with profit-sharing

Life and AD&D insurance

Student loan repayment

Job summary

Puyallup Tribal Health Authority in Tacoma, WA, is seeking a Medical Coder (CPC or CCS) to join our Patient Accounts team. This on-site role focuses on accurate coding, billing compliance, and timely claims submission in collaboration with providers.

You will ensure documentation supports E/M, ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding, verify coding accuracy and payer info, and stay current with regulations. A CPC/CCS credential and 3+ years of coding experience are required.

Qualifications

• CPC, CPC-A, CCS, or CCS credential required.
• 3+ years of medical coding and/or charge billing experience within the last 4 years.
• Experience with EHR/EMR and practice management systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review EMRs to ensure documentation supports appropriate E/M, ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding.
• Verify medical necessity and payer information before billing.
• Educate providers to improve coding accuracy and compliance.
• Collaborate with physicians, Patient Accounts, and IT to resolve issues.
• Review provider task queues and coding worklists to ensure timely processing.
• Reconcile unbilled encounter reports and resolve outstanding billing issues.
• Stay current with coding guidelines, payer regulations, and industry updates to maintain credentials.
• Assist with training new team members and provider education.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance and organizational policies.

Skills

CPC/CCS credentials

3+ years coding exp

EHR/EMR experience

MS Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

EHR/EMR

Practice management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Puyallup Tribal Health Authority in Tacoma, WA, is seeking a Medical Coder (CPC or CCS) to join our Patient Accounts team. This on-site role focuses on accurate coding, billing compliance, and timely claims submission in collaboration with providers.

You will ensure documentation supports E/M, ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding, verify coding accuracy and payer info, and stay current with regulations. A CPC/CCS credential and 3+ years of coding experience are required.