What are the responsibilities and job description for the Professional Coding Education Specialist position at Seattle Children's?
Support activities related to educating billing providers i.e., physicians, PhDs & APPs on complete and accurate professional coding and coding-related processes, in collaboration with professional coding and charge capture, professional billing, professional compliance, and CUMG leadership teams. Develop educational materials and standard procedures. Communicate coding and billing updates to clinical leaders and providers. Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholder groups. Partner with billing teams in researching professional coding-related error patterns, denial issues, and trends relating to coding accuracy opportunities for providers. Serve as a subject matter expert on professional coding and payment methodologies as it relates to coded data and reimbursement outcomes. Lead professional coding improvement work, including development and tracking of metrics.
This position is hybrid remote in Seattle - requires 1 to 2 days in office weekly.
Required Education And Experience
Associate's degree in Health Information Management or related field or equivalent relevant work experience.
Minimum of five years of experience in professional coding in an acute care hospital setting or clinic setting appropriate equivalent.
Proficient knowledge base and experience in interpreting and applying federal/government regulations to ensure coding and documentation compliance.
Required Credentials
Certified Coding Specialist-Physician Based (CCS-P) certification by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC).
Preferred
Bachelor’s degree in Health Information, Health Care Administration, or related field.
Experience in an Academic setting.
$88,786.00 - $133,180.00 per year
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.
About Us
Hope. Care. Cure. These three simple words capture what we do at Seattle Children’s – to help every child live the healthiest and most fulfilling life possible. Are you ready to engage with a mission-driven organization that is life-changing to many, and touches the hearts of all? #HOPECARECURE
Our founding promise to the community is as valid today as it was over a century ago: we will care for all children in our region, regardless of the families’ ability to pay. Together, we deliver superior patient care, advance new discoveries and treatments through pediatric research, and serve as the pediatric and adolescent, academic medical center for Washington, Alaska, Montana and Idaho – the largest region of any children’s hospital in the country.
U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks Seattle Children’s among the nation’s best children’s hospitals. For more than a decade, Seattle Children’s has been nationally recognized in key specialty areas. We are honored to be one of the nation’s very best places to care for children and the top-ranked pediatric hospital in Washington and the Pacific Northwest.
As a Magnet designated institution, we recognize the importance of hiring and developing great talent to provide best-in-class care to the patients and families we serve. Our organizational DNA takes form in our core values: Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Collaboration, Equity and Innovation. Whether it’s delivering frontline care to our patients in a kind and caring manner, practicing the highest standards of quality and safety, or being relentlessly curious as we work towards eradicating childhood diseases, these values are the fabric of our culture and community. The future starts here.
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.
The people who work at Seattle Children’s are members of a community that seeks to respect and celebrate all the qualities that make each of us unique. Each of us is empowered to be ourselves.
Seattle Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Workplace and Affirmative Action Employer.
This position is hybrid remote in Seattle - requires 1 to 2 days in office weekly.
Required Education And Experience
Associate's degree in Health Information Management or related field or equivalent relevant work experience.
Minimum of five years of experience in professional coding in an acute care hospital setting or clinic setting appropriate equivalent.
Proficient knowledge base and experience in interpreting and applying federal/government regulations to ensure coding and documentation compliance.
Required Credentials
Certified Coding Specialist-Physician Based (CCS-P) certification by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC).
Preferred
Bachelor’s degree in Health Information, Health Care Administration, or related field.
Experience in an Academic setting.
- Experience in a Pediatric acute care setting. Experience with Epic. Experience with teaching of adult learners, including creation of educational materials. Experience in revenue cycle functions, including coding denial management and appeals process. Experience in research of payer policy and coding guidelines. Experience with decision support systems.
$88,786.00 - $133,180.00 per year
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.
About Us
Hope. Care. Cure. These three simple words capture what we do at Seattle Children’s – to help every child live the healthiest and most fulfilling life possible. Are you ready to engage with a mission-driven organization that is life-changing to many, and touches the hearts of all? #HOPECARECURE
Our founding promise to the community is as valid today as it was over a century ago: we will care for all children in our region, regardless of the families’ ability to pay. Together, we deliver superior patient care, advance new discoveries and treatments through pediatric research, and serve as the pediatric and adolescent, academic medical center for Washington, Alaska, Montana and Idaho – the largest region of any children’s hospital in the country.
U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks Seattle Children’s among the nation’s best children’s hospitals. For more than a decade, Seattle Children’s has been nationally recognized in key specialty areas. We are honored to be one of the nation’s very best places to care for children and the top-ranked pediatric hospital in Washington and the Pacific Northwest.
As a Magnet designated institution, we recognize the importance of hiring and developing great talent to provide best-in-class care to the patients and families we serve. Our organizational DNA takes form in our core values: Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Collaboration, Equity and Innovation. Whether it’s delivering frontline care to our patients in a kind and caring manner, practicing the highest standards of quality and safety, or being relentlessly curious as we work towards eradicating childhood diseases, these values are the fabric of our culture and community. The future starts here.
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.
The people who work at Seattle Children’s are members of a community that seeks to respect and celebrate all the qualities that make each of us unique. Each of us is empowered to be ourselves.
Seattle Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Workplace and Affirmative Action Employer.
Salary : $88,786 - $133,180