Remote Inpatient Medical Coder - Full Time

Puyallup, WA — In-Office if Local / Remote if Non-Local)

Our mission to change wound care and improve the lives of others isn’t easy, but it’s worth it! One in ten residents in a skilled nursing facility will develop a skin condition requiring expert medical care. We believe that every person deserves the very best wound care. Building and leading wound care teams is how we do it! Our wound care providers bring education and encouragement to the people who take care of our patients 24/7. We are accepting applications for potential future opportunities and do not currently have an open position.

Review provider medical coding of services rendered for medical claim submission

Review and respond to medical coding inquiries submitted by providers and staff

Work directly with providers to resolve specific medical coding issues

Analyze data for errors and report data problems

Partner with billing office to correct and resubmit claims based on review of the records, provider input, and payor input

Work with clinical and non-clinical groups to identify undesirable coding trends

Ensure claims are medically coded consistently by following CPT, ICD-10, and HCPCS rules and guidelines; elevate issues that may impact this immediately to the Compliance Committee

Abide by HIPAA and Coding Compliance standards

Collect data from various sources, maintain electronic records and logs, file paperwork, and operate office equipment

Work hand in hand with partner facilities to verify resident stay status

Must live in one of the following states: 2+ years coding

2+ years medical billing experience (preferred but not required)

Proficient in reviewing edits between CPT, ICD10, and HCPCS codes

Experience in reviewing insurance review denials and payer policies

Leadership qualities with the ability to effectively educate providers remotely

Proficient with computers and navigating within multiple applications

Proficient in MS Office (specifically Teams, Outlook, Excel, and Word)

Ability to collaborate with other UWH team members electronically via email, messaging, and telephone conferences

Strong verbal and written communication, as well as customer service skills; In‑office for local candidates (commuting distance of Puyallup, WA). Remote option available for qualified candidates outside the area.

25.00 - $33.00 hourly - DOE and location

Hourly, Non‑Exempt; Full‑Time employment

Typical hours are Monday through Friday; 7:30 am – 4:00 pm PST, (occasional overtime depending on claim volume)

Work remotely from a home office

Medical/Dental/Orthodontic/Vision/RX - 80% towards employee monthly premiums covered, HSA, dependent coverage available at employee’s expense

Employer Sponsored Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance

8 paid Holidays for full‑time employees