Coder​/Abstractor III

Overview

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Job Title:

Coder/Abstractor III
Req:

Location:

Remote Potential
Department:
Health Information Management

Shift: Days
Type:
Full Time
FTE: 1

Hours:

As assigned
City State:
Renton, WA

This salary range may be inclusive of several career levels at Valley Medical Center and will be narrowed during the interview process based on several factors, including (but not limited to) the candidate's experience, qualifications, location, and internal equity.

• Responsible for hospital inpatient coding and abstracting based on documentation and coding guidelines within established productivity standards for all accounts assigned.
• Resolves coding related edits and denials and provides ongoing feedback and education to physicians and clinicians.
• Follow up on all accounts unable to code due to missing/incomplete documentation or charges.
• Maintain confidentiality of protected health information.
• Review coding-based edits, correct errors, and educate clinic and medical staff on appropriate use of ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes.
• Collaborate with Clinical Documentation Specialists and HIT teams to ensure complete documentation and proper DRG/APR-DRG assignment.
• Meet productivity coding standards and participate in coding meetings to enhance knowledge and compliance.
• Communicate effectively with Revenue Cycle team and hospital departments regarding coding or charging concerns.

• Associate or bachelor's degree in HIM, required.
• RHIA, RHIT, or CCS required.
• 3 or more years exclusively in inpatient hospital coding experience, required.
• Demonstrated advanced ability to use DRG, ICD-10-CM, and ICD-10-PCS coding methodologies.
• Advanced knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, disease processes and medical terminology.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally in English.
• Ability to research authoritative citations related to coding, compliance, and reporting needs.
• Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills are essential.
• Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and third-party coding and billing requirements.
• Successful completion or pre-hire coding test.

• Maintains appropriate continuing education units (CEUs) as required for certification.
• Adheres to policies and procedures and Valley Values.
• Requires ability to prioritize, multi-task, and work independently with minimal direction.