Summary:  This job is for a Medical Coder, aka MBC. This a a common job that comes with a common education specifically in medical billing and coding. They will also have one of the following certifications: RHIA, RHIT, or CCS (Registered Health Information Admin, Reg Health Info Technician, Certified Coding Specialist).

Key Skills:

- Must have 5 years of Facility Coding (all other coding will be disqualified - this must be in a hospital or clinical facility setting.. NOT an outside medical billing company. MUST be DIRECTLY FOR inpatients within the hospital/clinic they directly work for. 

- Advanced knowledge of disease processes, diagnostic and surgical procedures, ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, HCPCS/CPT classification systems, health information/medical record department responsibilities with knowledge of government regulations and areas of scrutiny for potential fraud and abuse issues.

- Ability to evaluate, analyze, develop information regarding mathematical statistics and percentages that compare finding trends and outcomes related to productivity and /ore medical record audits.

- Ability to independently and efficiently perform the responsibilities assigning accurate diagnosis and procedures codes to the patients health information records for: Emergency Department (ED), Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC), Hospital Ambulatory Surgical Center (HAS), Observations (OBS), Inpatient (IP) and other selected facility records.

Notes:

- May work remotely from anywhere in WA or OR.

- Very stable job with great benefits.

- Three openings.

- 40 hour weeks, day shift.

- Hourly pay is DOE.

Formal JD:

Additional Requirements:

• Previous experience with EMR patient documentation system with intermediate knowledge and skill in the use of a computer.
• Advance knowledge of disease processes, diagnostic and surgical procedures, Inpatient ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, HCPCS/CPT classification systems, health information/medical record department responsibilities with knowledge of government regulations and areas of scrutiny for potential fraud and abuse issues.
• Advanced knowledge of medical terminology, pharmacology and medial coding principles for ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, HCPCS/CPT and coding.
• Fluent in English, demonstrating skill and proficiency in oral and written communication.
• Skills in time management, organization and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage a significant workload and to work efficiently under pressure meeting established deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Ability to use independent thought and judgement.
• Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set for by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
• Meets and maintains department standard for performance, productivity and quality.
• Department will furnish final candidate a coding skill test. The candidate will be required to pass with a 75% or better on the test.
• Academic knowledge and working experience performing coding and abstracting responsibilities in health information/medical record services.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum five (5) years of experience in health information/Medical record environment, with facility coding experience that includes Medicare reimbursement guidelines.
• Degree in Health Information Management.
• Proficient knowledge and skill in the use of a computer and related system and software to include: EMR(s), Microsoft Office Suite and other software programs.
• Ability to evaluate, analyze, develop information regarding mathematical statistics and percentages that compare finding trends and outcomes related to productivity and /ore medical record audits.
• Extensive knowledge of ICD-10 coding guidelines; with knowledge and demonstrated understand of CMS HCC Risk Adjustment coding and data validation requirements.