University of Washington · 10 hours ago

INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY CODER

Seattle, WA

Full-time

Remote

Mid Level

$5,749/mo - $8,228/mo

3+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Reviews available electronic and other appropriate documentation within Radiology Information System (RIS) and PACS to identify all billable Radiology procedures and services requiring facility and professional fee coding, ensuring all necessary codes use the appropriate ICD, CPT and/or HCPCS code(s) and quantities

Queries physicians and/or consults with clinical department representatives, as appropriate, to verify services were rendered and documented timely. Provides feedback to the School of Medicine (SOM) Department of Radiology to assist in the understanding of coding and documentation issues and revenue opportunities.

Maintains three day turnaround times for Radiology Coding based on the date of service; and understands charge lag impact for facility and professional fee services.

Performs special projects and other duties assigned.

May perform the work of lower level classifications of the Coding Specialist series.

Qualification

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CPT codingICD codingHCPCS codingRadiology codingRadiology Information System (RIS)PACSCharge submissionCoding certificationsThree years' experience

Required

High school diploma or equivalent and three years' coding experience or equivalent education/experience.

Certified as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Coding Specialist – Physician Based (CCS-P), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC), Certified Outpatient Coder (COC), Certified Interventional Radiology Cardiovascular Coder (CIRCC), Radiology Certified Coder (RCC) or Radiation Oncology Certified Coder (ROCC).