Coding Specialist

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Seattle, WA

1d • Remote

About The Position

The Coding Specialist applies official ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding guidelines and conventions to assign diagnosis and procedure codes and modifiers for Fred Hutch outpatient facility services. The position uses clinical judgment and analytical skills to code and abstract information from the electronic health record in support of appropriate reimbursement, physician documentation improvement, clinical effectiveness, outcome studies, research, accreditation requirements, and state, federal, and other external reporting. This is a remote position with a Monday-through-Friday schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Requirements

• High school degree or GED.
• At least 3 years of outpatient facility coding experience.
• Relevant coding education and experience; credentials listed include RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CPC, COC, and/or CCS-P.
• Knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding using EPIC HB, 3M Encoder, and Citrix Workspace.
• Knowledge of patient medical records and EHR/EMR systems.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology.
• Working knowledge of insurance plans and LCD/NCDs.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree; experience may substitute for a bachelor's degree in health informatics or health information management.
• At least 3 years of outpatient facility coding using ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS, and modifiers.
• Prior oncology and transplant coding experience.
• Experience coding E&M, surgical, and infusion services.
• Experience working with facility clinicians.

Responsibilities

• Apply correct coding, regulatory, and compliance guidelines, including APCs, ICD-10-CM, CPT, E&M levels, procedure codes, and modifiers, in accordance with documentation guidelines.
• Maintain 95% coding accuracy while meeting department productivity metrics.
• Participate in staff discussions and provide input to support the team.
• Code and abstract the EHR to support reimbursement, documentation improvement, clinical effectiveness, outcome studies, research, and reporting requirements.

Benefits

• Medical and vision benefits
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance
• Disability benefits
• Retirement benefits
• Family life support
• Employee assistance program
• Onsite health clinic
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid vacation (12–22 days per year)
• Paid sick leave (12–25 days per year)
• Paid holidays (13 days per year)
• Paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks)

What This Job Offers

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