Professional Fee Coder
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Seattle Children's is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing high-quality healthcare to children in the Pacific Northwest.
Summary:
The Professional Fee Coder will collect and abstract accurate professional fee diagnosis and procedural codes from physician documentation. Applicants need two years of coding experience and appropriate certification in medical coding.
Requirements:
Credentials: CPC-A, CPC, CCS-P
Experience: two years experience in medical coding or coding related experience
Job Description:
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.
Required Education and Experience
Completion of credentialed Professional Fee Coding Course.
Minimum of two years experience in medical coding or coding related experience.
Required Credentials
Certification as a CPC-A, CPC, specialty AAPC coding certification required, or CCS-P through AHIMA.
Preferred
AHIMA: RHIT, RHIA, CCS, or CCS-P, or from AAPC - either CPC, COC, CIC, CRC, CPMA, or CPCO.
Experience in a Pediatric setting.
Compensation Range
$28.44 - $42.66 per hour
Salary Information
This compensation range was calculated based on full-time employment (2080 hours worked per calendar year). Offers are determined by multiple factors including equity, skills, experience, and expertise, and may vary within the range provided.
Disclaimer for Out of State Applicants
This compensation range is specific to Seattle, positions located outside of Seattle may be compensated differently depending on various factors.
Benefits Information
Seattle Children’s offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 403(b), life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more. Additional details on our benefits can be found on our website www.seattlechildrens.org/careers/benefits.
