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Virginia Mason Medical Center

$33.85 - $55.86/hr

Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Documentation & Coding Consultant, you will design, implement, and manage ongoing organizational monitoring activities and educational programs. This ensures ...

Virginia Mason Medical Center

$33.85 - $55.86/hr

Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Documentation & Coding Consultant, you will design, implement, and manage ongoing organizational monitoring activities and educational programs. This ensures ...

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Code Consultants often encounter challenges such as interpreting and applying evolving building codes to unique project scenarios, coordinating between architects, engineers, and local authorities, and ensuring compliance without compromising design intent. Balancing the varying expectations of project stakeholders while staying updated on code changes requires strong communication skills and adaptability. Successful consultants proactively engage in continuous learning and maintain close collaboration with project teams to address compliance issues early and efficiently.

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A Code Consultant is a professional who specializes in interpreting, applying, and ensuring compliance with building codes, fire codes, and other regulatory standards in construction and development projects. They assist architects, engineers, developers, and contractors in understanding the specific code requirements that apply to their projects. Code Consultants help identify potential code issues early in the design process, provide recommendations for compliance, and often act as a liaison with local code officials. Their expertise helps minimize costly delays, redesigns, and ensures that projects meet safety and legal standards.

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To thrive as a Code Consultant, you need in-depth knowledge of building codes, construction standards, and regulatory compliance, often supported by degrees in architecture, engineering, or construction management. Familiarity with code analysis software, CAD tools, and relevant certifications such as ICC certification is typically required. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication are vital soft skills for interpreting codes and conveying requirements to clients and project teams. These competencies ensure projects meet legal and safety standards while facilitating efficient collaboration and problem-solving.
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Documentation & Coding Consultant

Virginia Mason Medical Center

Seattle, WA

$33.85 - $55.86/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 6 days ago

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Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Documentation & Coding Consultant, you will design, implement, and manage ongoing organizational monitoring activities and educational programs. This ensures proper reimbursement and compliance with all regulatory statutes.
Every day you will work in a consulting capacity, identifying compliance issues and analyzing practice patterns. You will verify charges, ensure optimal reimbursement for the organization, and interpret regulatory changes.
To be successful in this role, you will implement the necessary changes and modify VMMC's policies, conveying these changes to the clinical departments. You will possess a strong command of coding guidelines and educate staff thoroughly on compliance requirements.

Job Requirements

Required

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent plus credentialed as a Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Coding Specialist-Physician based (CCS-P)
  • One (1) year of CPT and diagnosis coding experience in a healthcare provider or a third party payer
  • Demonstrated interpersonal, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to interact tactfully yet assertively with physicians and other professional staff
  • Strong presentation skills and comfort in settings ranging from one-on-one (1:1) communications to large groups
  • Good written and verbal communication skills

Preferred

  • Five (5) years of Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and diagnosis coding experience in a healthcare provider or a third party payer and three (3) years of experience as an instructor/trainer
  • Clinical knowledge and exposure to risk adjustment coding
Where You'll Work

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health brings together two award winning health systems in Washington state - CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason. As one integrated health system with the most patient access points in western Washington our team includes 18,000 staff and nearly 5,000 employed physicians and affiliated providers. At Virginia Mason Franciscan Health you will find the safest and highest quality of care provided by our expert, compassionate medical care team at 11 hospitals and nearly 300 sites throughout the greater Puget Sound region.

Qualifications:

Required

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent plus credentialed as a Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Coding Specialist-Physician based (CCS-P)
  • One (1) year of CPT and diagnosis coding experience in a healthcare provider or a third party payer
  • Demonstrated interpersonal, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to interact tactfully yet assertively with physicians and other professional staff
  • Strong presentation skills and comfort in settings ranging from one-on-one (1:1) communications to large groups
  • Good written and verbal communication skills

Preferred

  • Five (5) years of Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and diagnosis coding experience in a healthcare provider or a third party payer and three (3) years of experience as an instructor/trainer
  • Clinical knowledge and exposure to risk adjustment coding
Employment Type: Full Time

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