Coder Certified

Whitman Hospital and Medical Clinics • Colfax, WA

10d • $25 - $44

About The Position

The Certified Coder accurately codes and abstracts outpatient, laboratory, and radiology records to support appropriate reimbursement and statistical maintenance. The position completes assigned coding-related processes efficiently and helps maintain the flow of the billing department.

The role requires analyzing patient records, assigning diagnostic and procedure codes, applying ICD-9, ICD-10-CM, and CPT hospital coding principles, and following compliance policies. The coder uses clinical documentation and reference materials to ensure accurate code assignment, follows hospital protocols, documents selected codes on face sheets, researches Error Log items, and notifies the supervisor when a coding change after abstract finalization requires rebilling.

This position is primarily performed in an office environment. It is a regular full-time, 40-hour-per-week day-shift position. The listed pay range is $25.00 to $43.75, with actual pay varying based on years of experience.

Requirements

• Certification in coding, such as Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Coding Associate (CCA), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), or comparable certification.
• Two or more years of professional inpatient/outpatient coding experience.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• One to three years of previous medical experience.

Responsibilities

• Analyze patient records and assign appropriate diagnostic and procedure codes.
• Apply ICD-9, ICD-10-CM, and CPT hospital coding principles.
• Follow compliance policies and code to the highest ethical and legal degree.
• Review symptoms, history and physical reports, operative notes, pathology reports, and doctor orders to identify final diagnoses.
• Use available reference materials to ensure accurate hospital code assignment.
• Code records according to established hospital protocol.
• Notify the supervisor when a coding change after an abstract is finalized causes a DRG or APC change and rebilling is required.
• Document selected codes on face sheets.
• Research Error Log items and identify the source of the issue.
• Conduct oneself in line with the organization’s mission, values, and standards of behavior; accept change positively and adhere to organizational policy.
• Build relationships and collaborate with staff, provide timely operational updates to the supervisor, and respond to communications promptly.
• Follow procedures, comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, and perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance coverage beginning on day one, available to full-time and part-time employees.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Retirement options, including 403(b) and 457 plans.
• Discounts on medical services provided by Whitman Hospital and Medical Clinics.
• Shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts.
• PTO plan with accrual increases for each year of service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed