Coding Appeals Analyst
Company: The Vancouver Clinic P.S.
Location: Vancouver
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Patient Financial Services is seeking a detail-oriented coding
specialist to support accurate billing and minimize coding-related
denials as an Appeals Analyst . Hiring Range is generally between
$23.40-$28.05 and placement in the range depends on an evaluation
of experience. Location: The VIC (18110 SE 34th Street – Vancouver,
WA 98683) Full-Time Schedule : Monday - Friday 8am to 5pm Must have
excellent attendance! Consistent, dependable, and predictable
attendance is crucial in helping us fulfill our mission of
providing high-quality, compassionate care. We require our
employees to adhere to our attendance standards, as frequent
deviations make it difficult to provide care for our patients and
support our coworkers. Key Responsibilities Analyze and appeal
coding and medical necessity denials Identify denial trends and
recommend process improvements Educate clinicians and staff on
coding accuracy and payor guidelines Ensure timely and accurate
claim submissions and follow-up Review underpaid claims and appeal
based on payor contracts Requirements: High school diploma or
equivalent required. AHIMA (CCA, CCS, CCS-, or RHIT); AAPC (CPC,
CPC-A, CPC-H, CPC-H-A, or one of the relevant AAPC
specialty-specific coding credentials preferred. Minimum of one
year of experience in medical billing and collections or coding.
Working knowledge of ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS coding and Correct
Coding Initiatives (CCI) required. Knowledge of government,
commercial, and third-party insurance contract practices and claims
processing procedures preferred. Experience working in a medical
office setting required, with demonstrated understanding of
standard insurance reimbursement methodologies. Knowledge of
medical terminology and anatomy required. Excellent organizational
skills and attention to detail required. Must have demonstrated
competence with computer systems including electronic health
records, and Microsoft Office Suite required. This role has the
potential for off-site work after successful completion of
full-time, on-site training at The VIC and meeting the requirements
for working off-site (approx. 3 months). This requires an employee
to meet metrics, live in the local Vancouver, WA or Portland, OR
area and have a secure home network with minimum upload (5 mbps)
and download speeds (25 mbps). Additional Information : Vancouver
Clinic provides care across a wide range of medical decisions. This
includes care and opinions on vaccinations, reproductive health,
end-of-life decision-making, and gender affirming treatment. The
ability to work, with or without reasonable accommodation, with a
diverse population of patients and colleagues seeking or
considering care in all areas, is an essential function of all
positions at the Clinic. T his position may require that employees
have and maintain an activated smartphone that receives text
messaging and/or ability to have a required app such as
authenticator apps as some job functions require use of
multi-factor authentication (MFA). Pay Range: $22.98 - $32.17 The
above information is intended to indicate the general nature and
level of work required in this position. It is not designed to
contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive description of all
duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of those
assigned to this job. We offer a competitive Total Rewards Program.
Eligibility for benefits is dependent on factors such as position
type and FTE. Benefit-eligible employees qualify for benefits
beginning on the first of the month following one month of
employment. Vancouver Clinic offers medical, dental, vision, life
insurance, AD&D, long term disability, health savings account,
flexible spending account, employee assistance program, and
multiple supplemental benefits (voluntary life, critical illness,
accident, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, legal
services, etc.). We also offer a 401k retirement plan, along with
an employer matching contribution up to 4%. Compensation packages
and time off programs vary and are dependent on factors such as
department, position type, primary work state and FTE. Contact your
Recruiter for full information. Vancouver Clinic is proud to be an
Equal Opportunity Employer. Vancouver Clinic does not discriminate
on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military
status, religion, age, creed, national origin, gender identity or
expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic
information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or
federal law. Vancouver Clinic is an alcohol and drug-free
workplace. Offers are contingent on successful completion of
background screen and immunization requirements.
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