Job Title: Coder/Abstractor II Professional Coding
Req: 2026-0469
Location: Patient Financial Services
Shift: Days
Type: Full Time
FTE: 1
Hours: 7:00a-4:30p
City State: Renton, WA
Category: Administrative/Clerical
Salary Range: Min $26.42 - Max $44.15/hrly. DOE
Job Description
The position description is a guide to the critical duties and essential functions of the job, not an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, qualifications, physical demands, and work environment conditions. Position descriptions are reviewed and revised to meet the changing needs of the organization.
Prerequisites
High school graduate required. Associate's or bachelor's degree preferred.
CPC-A or CPC required.
Demonstrated ability to use and understand ICD-10, CPT-4 and HCPCS coding methodologies.
Three years healthcare experience in a hospital or physician group practice or other ambulatory care setting preferred.
Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology.
Ability to communicate in writing and verbally in English, including accurate spelling and legible writing.
Qualifications
Ability to research authoritative citations related to coding, compliance, and additional reporting needs.
Ability to carry out assignments independently, follow procedures, and exercise good judgment.
Excellent customer service skills, including telephone interactions.
Proficient data entry skills.
Proven ability to interact with physicians and support staff.
Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills are essential.
Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and third-party coding and billing requirements.
Performance Responsibilities
Maintains confidentiality of protected health information.
Maintains appropriate CEUs annually as required for certification.
Reviews coding-based edits, corrects errors, and educates clinic and medical staff on appropriate use of CPT, ICD-10 and HCPCS codes.
Abstracts and assigns ICD-10, CPT and HCPCS codes for diagnoses and procedures.
Ensures compliance with all Federal and State guidelines regarding correct coding initiatives.
Codes all records based on documentation, following strict coding guidelines, payer regulations, and ethics.
Reviews coding-based payment denials, corrects errors, and educates clinic and revenue cycle staff on appropriate coding procedures when services are denied due to inappropriate diagnosis or procedure coding.
Meets productivity coding standards as outlined in the productivity policy.
Works remotely without impact to productivity, operations, and goals.
Participates in coding meetings to enhance knowledge and coding compliance skills.
Communicates effectively with the Revenue Cycle team and hospital departments regarding coding or charging concerns and claim submission.
Provides immediate telephone support to clinic, medical, and revenue cycle staff who have coding questions.
Assists with new provider orientation on VMC's coding, audit process and documentation standards.
Applies to management concerns as appropriate, including backlogs and time available for additional tasks.
Negotiates a work improvement plan with management, if necessary, to raise work quality and quantity to standards.
Adheres to policies and procedures as required by VMC.
Performs all job functions consistently with Valley's expectations as defined in Valley Values.
Completes additional projects and duties as assigned.
Unique Job Functions
Must prioritize and multi-task, work independently with minimum direction, and take initiative in problem solving.
Must interact professionally and effectively with a wide variety of people, including operations staff, providers, general public, and departments in VMC.
Must function effectively in an environment with frequent interruptions and multiple tasks.
Requires manual and finger dexterity and vision corrected to normal range.
UNIQUE PHYSICAL / MENTAL DEMANDS, ENVIRONMENT, AND WORKING CONDITIONS
See generic job description for Administrative partner.
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