DSHS Medical Coding Specialist

Eastern State Hospital (ESH) is seeking a Medical Coding Specialist to join the team in Medical Lake, WA. This is an opportunity to become a part of an inclusive and diverse team where all staff contribute to support the patients of ESH in their recovery, independence, and wellness.

In this role, you will become the subject matter expert for billing compliance at ESH. You will work with internal and external stakeholders in coding, audits, and providing education on acceptable coding practices.

Join us in our mission of Transforming Lives!

Some of what you’ll do:

• Assign and sequence codes according to official guidelines
• Input diagnosis codes into computer systems
• Assign coded to encounter forms used for reimbursement purposes
• Perform monthly audits for billing compliance
• Provide Physician education for coding and documentation

What we’re looking for:

• Knowledge of:
  • anatomy
  • physiology
  • medical terminology and medical coding guidelines
  • regulations and medical practice specialty
• Ability to:
  • abstract information required to support accurate medical diagnostic coding
  • work effectively with program staff, medical providers, and other affected parties
  • communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in written form

Who should apply?

And

Additional professionally related experience can be substituted year-for-year for the Associate’s degree

Our Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) mission to Transform Lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s mission that you bring an equity, anti-racism and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve, including Black, Indigenous and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.

Note: Employees of the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Any offer of employment is contingent upon verification of your vaccine status. Please note medical or religious accommodation may be available once an offer of employment is made.

Questions about this opportunity? Please contact Leah.Brandenburg@dshs.wa.gov and reference job number 05827.

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