Professional Fee Coder

Seattle Children's•Washington, DC

8d•$29 - $44•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the collection of relevant, pertinent, accurate and timely professional fee diagnosis and/or procedural codes abstracted from physician documentation per practice plan and CMS/HCFA guidelines. The Coder will work in close collaboration with compliance, clinical departments, physicians and SCH Revenue Cycle team members. Performs other duties as assigned and may be responsible for working account problems in EPIC.

Requirements

Completion of credentialed Professional Fee Coding Course.
Minimum of two years experience in medical coding or coding related experience.
Certification as a CPC-A, CPC, specialty AAPC coding certification required, or CCS-P through AHIMA.

Nice To Haves

AHIIMA: RHIT, RHIA, CCS, or CCS-P, or from AAPC - either CPC, COC, CIC, CRC, CPMA, or CPCO.
Experience in a Pediatric setting.

Responsibilities

Collection of relevant, pertinent, accurate and timely professional fee diagnosis and/or procedural codes abstracted from physician documentation per practice plan and CMS/HCFA guidelines.
Work in close collaboration with compliance, clinical departments, physicians and SCH Revenue Cycle team members.
Performs other duties as assigned.
May be responsible for working account problems in EPIC.