Billing Specialist / Certified Coder

Puyallup Tribal Health Authority • Tacoma, WA

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About The Position

The PUYALLUP TRIBAL HEALTH AUTHORITY, located in Tacoma Washington is seeking a full time experienced Billing Specialist with CPC. It is the mission of the Puyallup Tribal Health Authority to provide quality healthcare and promote wellness in a culturally appropriate manner.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Good computer skills with demonstrable proficiency in MS Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Experience and/or ability to work with electronic health records/practice management systems.
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) with at least three years (within last 4 years) in a family practice setting coding and billing charges to the payers -OR- Certified Coding Specialist (AHIMA) with at least three years (within last 4 years) in a family practice setting coding and billing charges to the payers.

Responsibilities

• Review physician documentation, within 72 hours of visit, to determine if it meets the coding requirements for E&M, ICD-10, CPT and HCPC’s, submitted via the EMR daily prior to accepting charges and review other services provided such as diagnostic testing.
• Once compliant charges have been accepted, verify correct payer is attached to the encounter and release the encounter to bill.
• Communicate coding documentation errors to providers within 72 hours of visit, and work with and help educate the physicians in the coding of services.
• Reconcile unbilled visit reports monthly.
• Stay current on coding changes in order to maintain credential.
• Collaborate with and share job knowledge and information with co-workers, as needed.
• Assist with training fill-in, temporary, and new employees in essential job functions as necessary.
• Assist with planning and presenting documentation in-services to providers, as required.

Benefits

• Monday – Friday schedule
• Medical/Dental/Vision benefits – monthly premiums paid 100% for employees
• 18+ annual paid holidays
• Generous paid sick and vacation accruals
• 401(k) with annual profit sharing
• Life & AD&D insurance coverage
• PTHA is an approved loan repayment site for various programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Excellent work/home life balance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED