Overview

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health brings together two award winning health systems in Washington state - CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason. As one integrated health system with the most patient access points in western Washington our team includes 18,000 staff and nearly 5,000 employed physicians and affiliated providers. At Virginia Mason Franciscan Health you will find the safest and highest quality of care provided by our expert, compassionate medical care team at 11 hospitals and nearly 300 sites throughout the greater Puget Sound region.

Responsibilities

This position is responsible for pre-billing resolution of medical coding claim defects that may impact reimbursement. This position also researches and reviews coding related claim denials and provides guidance on appropriate claim corrections, as needed.

Qualifications

We require:

• High school diploma or equivalent, Associates degree in related field preferred.

• Minimum of one year of coding experience or two years experience in any capacity in a health care environment or medical office setting required (healthcare revenue cycle experience preferred).

• Requires one of the following coding certifications from either the AAPC or AHIMA: CPC, CCA, CCS, CCS-P, RHIT, or RHIA.

• Working knowledge of human anatomy and physiology, disease processes and demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology.

• Requires critical thinking and analytical skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Applicants must be able to work under pressure to meet imposed deadlines and take appropriate actions.

We deliver inspired people to do meaningful work.

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Pay Range

$30.49 - $46.03 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.