Hospital Coding Specialist
The posted compensation range of $30.49 - $46.03 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.
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 18,000 staff and nearly 5,000 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 you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, annual bonus eligibility, and 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
Must meet one of the following requirements:
- 1 year inpatient coding experience and Coding Certificate (Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), RHIT, RHIA or Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC).
- Bachelor’s degree in HIM and Coding Certificate (CCS, RHIA, or CIC).
- Associate's degree in HIM and Coding Certificate.
Also required:
- 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.
Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.
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Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible employees may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit https://www.commonspirit.careers/benefits.
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