Certified Coder III

Join the ICHS Team and discover how you can make an impact on people, communities, and create greater health equity. International Community Health Services (ICHS) is a nationally recognized federally qualified health center. For over 50 years, ICHS has provided culturally and linguistically appropriate health and wellness services, increasing health equity for uninsured and medically underserved individuals of all languages and walks of life. We firmly believe that access to quality health care strengthens our families and communities and promotes a more just society. We take pride in our diverse and inclusive workforce and value respect and support for each individual so they can achieve their full potential.

About the Role

The Certified Coder is responsible for the daily coding workflow to ensure quality and compliance for charge review and processing for all clinic services. The Certified Coder will also assist with focused coding review projects, developing and conducting provider education, and coder training.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily coding workflow to ensure quality and compliance for charge review and processing.
• Assist with focused coding review projects.
• Develop and conduct provider education and coder training.
• Experience with specialized service areas: Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), inpatient hospital visits, Vision, Behavioral Health, Telehealth services during public health emergencies, Acupuncture.
• Conduct provider audits and payer audits for risk adjustment diagnosis coding.
• Apply 2021 Evaluation & Management guidelines.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate of Arts degree in Health Information Administration or a related field, or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Completion of a certificate program in coding and billing also considered.
• At least 7 years of work experience in the medical coding and billing field required.
• FQHC and Epic background preferred.

Qualifications

• Professional coding certification from AAPC (CPC) required or AHIMA (CCS-P).
• Additional AAPC certifications preferred: CRC (Certified Risk Adjustment Coder) and CPMA (Certified Professional Medical Auditor).

Benefits

• Competitive salary for the Seattle/Puget Sound region.
• "Share the success" bonuses.
• Insurance premiums 100% paid by ICHS.
• Paid time off accrual up to 200 hours annually with up to 264 hours rollover year to year.
• Automatic 4% retirement contribution.
• 9 paid holidays a year, including 2 personal holidays.
• Reimbursement for professional licensure.