Senior Coder - Coding And Abstract

Senior Coder

• Coding and Abstract

• Swedish First Hill

THIS IS A 100% REMOTE POSITION

• We CANNOT currently hire remote workers from the following states: CO, HI, MA, NY, OH, PA.

SCHEDULE: 1 FTE; averaging 40 hours per week. Department runs Monday to Friday; with flexible daily schedules that are 8 hours in length.

Assigns diagnosis and procedure codes on inpatient and outpatient cases using ICD-9-CM and CPT coding systems, assigns DRGs using the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and All Patient groupers and abstracts data for statistical, reimbursement and regulatory requirements. The Coding Specialist also ensures coding compliance by applying all coding principles and guidelines as defined in the Coding Clinic, CPT Assistant, AHIMA Standards of Ethical Coding, Swedish Medical Center policies and other leading authorities. As a primary member of the Clinical Documentation Improvement Program (CDIP) Team assures that charts are coded to reflect the level of service provided. The CDIP Team is a triad that includes clinical documentation specialists, coders and physicians. Daily interaction and negotiation with team members is required.

Required Qualifications:

• National Registered Health Information Administrator

• American Health Information Management Association upon hire, Or

• National Registered Health Information Technician

• American Health Information Management Association upon hire, Or

• National Certified Inpatient Coder upon hire, Or

• National Certified Professional Coder upon hire, Or

• National Certified Coding Specialist

• American Health Information Management Association upon hire, Or

• National Certified Coding Specialist

• Physician

• American Health Information Management Association upon hire.

• 3 years ICD-9-CM and CPT coding experience performing hospital-based inpatient and outpatient coding.
• 3 months demonstrated proficiency in a concurrent medical record review program that emphasizes partnering between clinical documentation specialists and coding.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, or equivalent education/experience.

• Completion of a certified coding program and three years related experience. Will consider applicants with relevant experience and applicable education.

Why Join Providence?

Providence caregivers are not simply valued - they're invaluable. Join our team at Swedish Shared Services and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our mission of improving the health and wellbeing of each patient we serve.

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