Outpatient Hospital Coder

Seattle Children's

Outpatient Hospital Coder abstracting ICD-10, HCPCS, and CPT codes for Seattle Children’s pediatric hospital. Reviewing charges, edits, modifiers, and claims to support revenue integrity.

Posted 9/3/2026full-timeRemote • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $29 - $44 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Proficient in ICD-10 diagnosis, HCPCS, and CPT coding with a strong focus on revenue integrity and compliance. Demonstrates effective use of hospital encoding systems and the ability to resolve coding validation and claim edits.

Highest-signal resume keywords

ICD-10 CodingHCPCS CodingCPT CodingCoding ValidationRevenue Integrity

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Hard Skills

ICD-10 DiagnosisHCPCS CodesCPT Procedural CodesCoding EditsModifiers Assignment

Tools & Technologies

Hospital Encoding Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

RHITRHIACCSCCS-PCPCCOCCICCRCCPMA

Industry Keywords

Health Information ManagementBilling RegulationsClaim EditsRegulatory Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collect relevant, pertinent, accurate, and timely ICD-10 diagnosis, HCPCS codes, and CPT procedural codes
Abstract codes from hospital outpatient clinics, emergency department, surgical cases, observation, infusion, imaging, and professional billing
Support revenue integrity by reviewing posted charges for accuracy
Use hospital encoding systems and resources effectively
Recognize data that can be abstracted, presented, and interpreted throughout the hospital data cycle
Resolve coding validation and claim edits using regulatory and compliant processes
Review coding edits and assign modifiers according to billing regulations
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associates Degree or two years college coursework in Health Information Management or equivalent work experience, or a Seattle Children’s Apprentice Hospital Coder for no less than 12 months
AHIMA: RHIT, RHIA, CCS, or CCS-P credential, or AAPC: CPC, COC, CIC, CRC, CPMA, or CPC credential
Effective use of hospital encoding systems and resources
Knowledge of ICD-10 diagnosis, HCPCS, and CPT procedural codes
Ability to resolve coding validation and claim edits based on regulatory and compliant processes
Ability to review coding edits and assign modifiers based on billing regulations
Candidate must be physically based in WA State

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision plans
403(b)
Life insurance
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement