Inpatient Facility Coder
Addison Group - Renton
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Inpatient Facility Coder Remote (WA Residents Only)
Job Title: Inpatient Facility Coder Remote (WA Residents Only)
Location (City, State): Renton, Washington (Remote for WA state residents only)
Industry: Healthcare / Hospital Coding
Pay: $30 - $40/hr
About Our Client
Addison Group is partnering with a well-established nonprofit healthcare organization in Washington State. This medical center is recognized for delivering comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care with a strong commitment to quality, compassion, and innovation.
Job Description
We're seeking an experienced Inpatient Facility Coder to join our client's growing Health Information Management (HIM) team. The ideal candidate will bring deep knowledge of inpatient coding standards, MS-DRGs, and strong collaboration skills to partner with the CDI and revenue cycle teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Accurately assign ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes for inpatient records
- Ensure DRG accuracy and compliance with coding guidelines
- Partner closely with Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) teams
- Review edits and denials; take corrective action as needed
- Adhere to strict productivity (2 charts/hr) and quality (95%+) benchmarks
- Participate in coding audits, meetings, and compliance updates
- Train with the HIM Manager and Team Lead for 1 week before coding live cases
- Use systems including 3M360, EPIC, Microsoft Teams, and Outlook
- Maintain ongoing education and CEUs for certification compliance
Qualifications
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management (HIM)
- Active RHIA, RHIT, or CCS certification (required)
- Minimum of 3 years of inpatient facility coding experience
- Strong understanding of MS-DRGs, anatomy/physiology, disease processes, and medical terminology
- Must reside in Washington State
- Reliable high-speed internet and ability to work independently in a remote setting
- Excellent communication, time management, and team collaboration skills
Additional Details
- Schedule: SundayThursday or TuesdaySaturday (must be open to 1 weekend day)
- Shift Flexibility: Training and hours will be scheduled between 7:00 AM6:00 PM PST
- Facility Size: 228 beds; chart mix includes Med/Surg, OBGYN, Pediatrics, Oncology, Ortho, Neuro, ER admits
- No trauma or transplant cases
- Remote Role: Must be able to attend initial on-site orientation in WA and pick up equipment upon conversion
- Equipment Provided: Addison Group provides equipment during contract phase
- Union Pay Scale Upon Hire
Perks
- Contract-to-hire role with strong potential for long-term stability
- Union benefits and wage scale once hired permanently
- Work remotely while serving a mission-driven healthcare organization
- Be part of a collaborative HIM team working closely with CDI
- Interviews scheduled promptly start ASAP!
- Benefit Information: Vision, Dental, Medical, 401(k)