Facility Coder - Certified

Overview: Confluence Health is a healthcare system providing comprehensive medical care in North Central Washington. The Facility Coder - Certified reviews medical records to extract data and apply accurate diagnosis and procedure codes for billing, reporting, and compliance. This role supports inpatient, ambulatory, observation, emergency department, radiology, outpatient, and infusion coding using ICD-10CM/PCS, CPT, HCPCS following official guidelines and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assign ICD-10CM/PCS, CPT, modifiers, and HCPCS codes accurately using electronic encoders.
• Code inpatient principal and additional diagnoses and procedures as per UHDDS and official coding guidelines.
• Understand DRG, MCC, and CC for inpatient coding.
• Review accounts and charges within EPIC EHR.
• Adjust coding for Part A/B rebilling and apply infusion administration charges.
• Support coding audits and provide rebuttal letters.
• Stay current with billing guidelines, reimbursement rules, and compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with clinical staff and documentation specialists to resolve coding issues.
• Participate in educational activities and maintain departmental coding standards.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement plans
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Gym membership discount
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Adoption assistance
• Shift differential

Work Environment:

• Option to work remotely within approved states including Washington

Physical Demands: Includes sitting, standing, reaching, occasional pulling/pushing and lifting up to 50 pounds, frequent repetitive movements, bending, twisting, and walking.

Job Classification: Non-exempt, hourly role

Confluence Health: An integrated healthcare delivery system with hospitals and multiple specialties. Dedicated to high-quality, safe, compassionate, and cost-effective care with a focus on community support and innovation.