Patient Financial Services is seeking a detail-oriented coding specialist to support accurate billing and reduce coding-related denials in an appeals-focused role.
This position is based at The VIC in Vancouver, WA and follows a Monday through Friday schedule from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Key responsibilities include:
- Analyzing and appealing coding and medical necessity denials
- Identifying denial trends and recommending process improvements
- Educating clinicians and staff on coding accuracy and payer guidelines
- Ensuring timely and accurate claim submission and follow-up
- Reviewing underpaid claims and appealing them based on payer contracts
The role may transition to off-site work after successful completion of on-site training and meeting remote-work requirements.
Requirements & Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Preferred AHIMA credentials: CCA, CCS, CCS-P, or RHIT
- Preferred AAPC credentials: CPC, CPC-A, CPC-H, CPC-H-A, or other relevant specialty coding credentials
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in medical billing and collections or coding
- Working knowledge of ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS, and Correct Coding Initiatives (CCI)
- Knowledge of government, commercial, and third-party insurance contract practices and claims processing procedures preferred
- Experience in a medical office setting with understanding of standard reimbursement methodologies required
- Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy required
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail required
- Competence with electronic health records and Microsoft Office Suite required
- Must live in the local Vancouver, WA or Portland, OR area to qualify for off-site work
Benefits & Perks
- Competitive total rewards program
- Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and AD&D
- Long-term disability coverage
- Health savings account and flexible spending account
- Employee assistance program
- Supplemental benefits including voluntary life, critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, and legal services
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match up to 4%
- Benefits eligibility beginning the first of the month following one month of employment
- Paid time off programs based on department, position type, primary work state, and FTE
Location
Washington, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Associate
Remote work allowed
Yes
Posted
3 weeks ago