Please note: position is 100% remote for Washington State Only
Under general supervision, the Outpatient Hospital Coder is responsible for the collection of relevant, pertinent, accurate and timely ICD-10 diagnosis, HCPCS codes, and CPT procedural codes abstracted from hospital case types that most commonly include but are not limited to: hospital outpatient clinics, emergency department, surgical cases, observation, infusion, imaging, and professional billing to the extent of the department's responsibility. Supports revenue integrity through review of posted charges for accuracy. Requires effective use of hospital encoding systems and resources as well as recognizing what data can be abstracted, presented, and interpreted for effective use throughout the hospital data cycle. Responsible for resolving coding validation and claim edits based on regulatory and compliant processes. Responsible for reviewing coding edits and assigning modifiers based on billing regulations. Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience
Associate degree or two years of college coursework in Health Information Management or equivalent work experience (2 years professional or outpatient facility coding) OR Seattle Children’s Apprentice Hospital Coder for no less than 12 months.
Required Credentials
AHIMA: RHIT, RHIA, CCS, or CCS-Por
AAPC: CPC, COC, CRC, CPMA
Preferred
Experience in a pediatric acute care setting
Compensation Range
$29.16 - $43.73 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.
Our Commitment
Seattle Children’s welcomes people of all experiences, backgrounds, and thoughts as this is what drives our spirit of inquiry and allows us to better connect with our patients and families. Our organization recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes based on merit without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
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