Senior Inpatient Medical Coder – ICD-10/PCS Expert

American IT Staff; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare coding organization is seeking a skilled medical coder to independently assign diagnosis and procedure codes accurately for various patient records. The candidate will need at least 5 years of experience in coding, including proficiency in ICD-10 systems. Responsibilities include reviewing medical records for accuracy and compliance with established coding guidelines. The role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively under pressure. Candidates must reside in Washington or Oregon.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of coding experience with a focus on inpatient facility coding.
• High level of understanding of ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, HCPCS/CPT systems.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Assign diagnosis and procedures codes to various health information records.
• Ensure compliance with coding guidelines as defined by CMS and other organizations.
• Review medical records for accuracy and completeness.

Skills

Medical record review

ICD-10 coding

Analytical skills

Time management

Oral and written communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Coding Specialist Certificate or Registered Health Information Administrator Certificate

Tools

EPIC

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

A leading healthcare coding organization is seeking a skilled medical coder to independently assign diagnosis and procedure codes accurately for various patient records. The candidate will need at least 5 years of experience in coding, including proficiency in ICD-10 systems. Responsibilities include reviewing medical records for accuracy and compliance with established coding guidelines. The role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively under pressure. Candidates must reside in Washington or Oregon.