Hospital Coding Specialist
Hospital Coding Specialist
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Job Description
Overview
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health brings together two award-winning health systems in Washington state CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason. As one integrated health system with the most patient access points in western Washington our team includes 18000 staff and nearly 5000 employed physicians and affiliated providers. At Virginia Mason Franciscan Health you will find the safest and highest quality of care provided by our expert compassionate medical care team at 11 hospitals and nearly 300 sites throughout the greater Puget Sound region. While youre busy impacting the healthcare industry well take care of you with benefits that include health/dental/vision FSA matching retirement plans paid vacation adoption assistanceannual bonus eligibilityand more!
Responsibilities
Analyze and code complex cases by reviewing documentation assign appropriate codes based on location and admission. Maintain integrity accuracy of coding to compliance and regulatory standards. All while meeting minimum benchmarked productivity standards. Composing provider query notifications using appropriate language and documentation references.
Identifies trends/problem in medical documentation and recommends possible solutions. Assists with billing and documentation inquiries.
Works on special coding projects as needed.
As a part of our organization we currently offer the following additional benefits:
- Competitive starting wages (DOE) and training to grow within the company
- Paid holidays vacation and sick time
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance plans
- Flexible health spending accounts: DCFSA and FSA
- Health Savings Account - (HSA) for use with the high deductible health plan
- Short and long term disability programs
- Employer paid life insurance
- 401a and 403b retirement programs
- Tuition Assistance for career growth and development
- Bright Horizons programs for additional support with children pets dependent adults and household needs
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
- Voluntary Protection: Group Accident Critical Illness and Identify Theft
Qualifications
- 1 year inpatient coding experience and Coding Certificate (Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) RHIT RHIA or Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC); OR Bachelors degree in HIM and Coding Certificate (CCS RHIA or CIC); OR Associates degree in HIM and Coding Certificate.
- Working knowledge of medical terminology anatomy and physiology.
- Experience reviewing provider documentation and assigning appropriate ICD10-CM PCS and CPT codes.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- In depth knowledge of regulatory and payer guidelines to ensure compliant coding.
- Ability to meet accuracy and productivity metrics consistently.
- Ability to work independently with a HIPAA compliant workstation and high-speed internet.
- Consistently maintains professional credentials and knowledge of current ICD10-CM ICD10-PCS and CPT coding guidelines and government regulations.
- Ability to query physicians to clarify documentation when conflicting or incomplete information is found in the medical record.
Preferred Experience:
- Experience with Optum Enterprise Computer Assisted Coding Cerner and Centricity platforms preferred.
- Inpatient coding experience preferred
We deliver inspired people to do meaningful work.
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Required Experience:
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Employment Type
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