Certified Medical Coder

Location: Colfax, WA
Pay: $22 – $25 per hour DOE
Schedule: Monday–Friday (Typical office hours)

Position Overview

A healthcare organization in Colfax, WA is seeking a Certified Medical Coder to support accurate medical coding and documentation within a hospital-based revenue cycle team. This role is responsible for reviewing clinical documentation and assigning appropriate diagnosis and procedure codes to ensure accurate billing, regulatory compliance, and proper reimbursement.

This position offers the opportunity to work within a collaborative hospital environment, partnering closely with clinical, coding, and revenue cycle teams to support accurate documentation and reimbursement.

The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of coding guidelines, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently within electronic health record systems. Experience with the EPIC EHR platform is highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

Review medical records and clinical documentation to assign accurate ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes
Ensure coding accuracy and compliance with federal regulations, payer guidelines, and hospital policies
Abstract key clinical data from patient records for billing and reporting purposes
Work closely with providers and clinical staff to clarify documentation when necessary
Identify and correct coding discrepancies to ensure accurate reimbursement
Maintain productivity and accuracy standards while managing coding queues
Assist with coding audits and quality improvement initiatives
Stay current with coding updates, payer regulations, and industry standards
Ensure compliance with HIPAA and patient privacy regulations

Required Qualifications

Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), or equivalent certification
Experience coding in a hospital or healthcare environment
Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems
Familiarity with medical terminology, anatomy, and healthcare documentation
Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
Ability to manage multiple records while maintaining high accuracy

Preferred Qualifications

Experience using EPIC electronic health record system
Previous hospital or patient financial services coding experience
Experience working in a Critical Access Hospital (CAH) or rural hospital environment is highly valued
Familiarity with ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS coding standards

Skills & Competencies

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to interpret clinical documentation accurately
Effective communication with providers and healthcare teams
Strong time management and productivity skills in a high-volume environment

We are looking urgently and will be reviewing candidates in real time. If you are interested, please apply now online or send your resume to: Jaclyn.Millett@expresspros.com

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