Certified Coder-ProFee I
full-time•Kirkland•$0k - $0k
About this role
Wage Range: $26.91 - $43.05 per hour
Kirkland, WA Campus - Hybrid in the State of Washington only
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Job Summary:
Abstracts, analyzes, and assigns ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS codes and appropriate modifiers for evaluation and management (E/M), minor procedures, and diagnostic tests by using either computerized or manual systems. Researches and resolves coding and reimbursement issues to ensure the accuracy, quality, and integrity of coding and billing practices. Effectively communicates with clinicians and billing/coding teams regarding code changes and denials. Maintains department defined quality and productivity standards.
Abstracts, analyzes, and assigns ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS codes and appropriate modifiers for evaluation and management (E/M), minor procedures, and diagnostic tests by using either computerized or manual systems. Researches and resolves coding and reimbursement issues to ensure the accuracy, quality, and integrity of coding and billing practices. Effectively communicates with clinicians and billing/coding teams regarding code changes and denials. Maintains department defined quality and productivity standards.
Primary Duties:
1. Abstracts, analyzes, and assigns CPT, HCPCS and ICD-10-CM codes for professional services based on documentation in the medical record. Code assignment is primarily for E/M, minor procedures and diagnostic tests and based on industry standards and EvergreenHealth policies.
2. Meets department productivity and accuracy standards.
3. Promotes a positive working relationship by effectively communicating with clinicians and other support staff regarding changes in the provider’s CPT code selection.
4. Evaluates patient coding inquiries to determine coding accuracy based on documentation in the patient’s medical record.
5. Evaluates and researches coding denials from payers to determine the appropriate action and drafts appeal letters for Denial Management.
6. Identifies and reports trends of code changes, payer denials, missed revenue opportunities and/or compliance risks to the Professional Coding Supervisor.
7. Identifies and communicates documentation improvement opportunities to Professional Coding Supervisor.
8. Performs other duties as assigned.
1. Abstracts, analyzes, and assigns CPT, HCPCS and ICD-10-CM codes for professional services based on documentation in the medical record. Code assignment is primarily for E/M, minor procedures and diagnostic tests and based on industry standards and EvergreenHealth policies.
2. Meets department productivity and accuracy standards.
3. Promotes a positive working relationship by effectively communicating with clinicians and other support staff regarding changes in the provider’s CPT code selection.
4. Evaluates patient coding inquiries to determine coding accuracy based on documentation in the patient’s medical record.
5. Evaluates and researches coding denials from payers to determine the appropriate action and drafts appeal letters for Denial Management.
6. Identifies and reports trends of code changes, payer denials, missed revenue opportunities and/or compliance risks to the Professional Coding Supervisor.
7. Identifies and communicates documentation improvement opportunities to Professional Coding Supervisor.
8. Performs other duties as assigned.
License, Certification, Education or Experience:
REQUIRED for the position:
• High school diploma or G.E.D
• Current professional coding credential: AAPC (Certified Professional Coder [CPC], Certified Coding Associate [CCA], Certified Outpatient Coder [COC]), PMI (Certified Medical Coder [CMC]), or AHIMA (Certified Coding Specialist-Physician [CCS-P], Certified Coding Specialist [CCS], Registered Health Information Administrator [RHIA], Registered Health Information Technician [RHIT])
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Satisfactory completion of general coding skills assessment
• Proficient knowledge of medical terminology, ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding conventions.
• Basic understanding of anatomy, physiology and disease processes.
• General understanding of payer billing requirements.
• High school diploma or G.E.D
• Current professional coding credential: AAPC (Certified Professional Coder [CPC], Certified Coding Associate [CCA], Certified Outpatient Coder [COC]), PMI (Certified Medical Coder [CMC]), or AHIMA (Certified Coding Specialist-Physician [CCS-P], Certified Coding Specialist [CCS], Registered Health Information Administrator [RHIA], Registered Health Information Technician [RHIT])
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Satisfactory completion of general coding skills assessment
• Proficient knowledge of medical terminology, ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding conventions.
• Basic understanding of anatomy, physiology and disease processes.
• General understanding of payer billing requirements.
DESIRED for the position:
• One year of professional coding experience in a multi-specialty medical group setting
• One year of professional coding experience in a multi-specialty medical group setting
Benefit Information:
Choices that care for you and your family
Choices that care for you and your family
At EvergreenHealth, we appreciate our employees’ commitment and contribution to our success. We are proud to offer a suite of quality benefits and resources that are comprehensive, flexible, and competitive to help our staff and their loved ones maintain and improve health and financial well-being.
- Medical, vision and dental insurance
- On-demand virtual health care
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Life and disability insurance
- Retirement plans (457(b) and 401(a) with employer contribution)
- Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate degrees
- Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
- Paid Time Off/Vacation
- Extended Illness Bank/Sick Leave
- Paid holidays
- Voluntary hospital indemnity insurance
- Voluntary identity theft protection
- Voluntary legal insurance
- Pay in lieu of benefits premium program
- Free parking
- Commuter benefits
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Other facts
Tech stack
ICD-10-CM Coding,CPT Coding,HCPCS Coding,Medical Terminology,Anatomy Knowledge,Physiology Knowledge,Disease Processes,Coding Denials Management,Documentation Improvement,Communication Skills,Coding Accuracy,Productivity Standards,Reimbursement Issues,Coding Standards,Quality Assurance,Team Collaboration
About EvergreenHealth
EvergreenHealth, a public hospital district and community-owned health care system established in 1972, offers a breadth of services and programs that is among the most comprehensive in the region.
With two hospitals in Kirkland and Monroe and dozens of practices across the region, we serve more than 1 million of our service area in north King and south Snohomish counties, ensuring access close to home and work.
Our 1,100+ physicians provide the most advanced and personalized care with more than 80 primary and specialty services, giving all of our patients a highly collaborative, compassionate experience every time they walk through our doors.
As a public hospital district, EvergreenHealth’s resources and services are in part funded by our community, which means we are accountable to you and everyone we serve. The community’s support allows us to go beyond clinical care and offer community health outreach, education programs and free services like our Healthline, which connects you with a 24/7 consulting nurse service, health information, appointment scheduling assistance, class registration, and more.
For more information, visit: https://www.evergreenhealth.com/
Team size: 1,001-5,000 employees
Website: http://www.evergreenhealth.com
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Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
Founding Year: 1972
What you'll do
- The Certified Coder-ProFee I abstracts, analyzes, and assigns medical codes for professional services based on documentation. They also resolve coding and reimbursement issues while maintaining quality and productivity standards.
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