Certified Coder (Remote) - Orthopedic Surgery

Washington University in St. Louis; Deutschland; Remote; EUR 31.000 - 46.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a medical coding professional to review records, assign CPT and ICD-10 codes, and ensure documentation meets billing requirements.

The role collaborates with physicians to finalize dates of service and supports the coding team with policy interpretation. The ideal candidate holds AHIMA or AAPC credentials (CCA/CCS/CCS-P or CPC variants) and demonstrates knowledge of ICD-10, CPT coding, and medical terminology, with experience in medical billing.

Qualifikationen

• Must have one of the AHIMA or AAPC coding credentials (CCA, CCS, CCS-P, CPC, CPC-A, CPC-H, CPC-H-A)
• Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding required or preferred
• Experience with medical billing and coding terminology is advantageous

Aufgaben

• Review medical records to identify all facts needed to select CPT/ICD-10 codes
• Code evaluation and management to CPT and ICD-10 codes
• Meet with physicians to review documentation and secure signatures for dates of service
• Assist coders and staff with terminology and policy interpretation as needed
• Assist in increasing physician awareness of documentation requirements
• Prepare case reports and initiate follow-up for billing processes

Kenntnisse

ICD-10 knowledge

CPT coding

Medical Billing

Medical Terminology

Healthcare documentation

Ausbildung

Associate degree - Medical Coding & Billing

Jobbeschreibung

Location

Remote, US

Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

Reviews medical record documentation to determine appropriate billing codes and necessary documentation.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Reviews the documentation in the record to identify all pertinent facts necessary to select the comprehensive diagnoses and procedures that fully describe the patients conditions and treatment.
• Codes evaluation and management to appropriate CPT code and codes diagnosis to appropriate ICD-10 code.
• Meets with physicians to review documentation, resolve coding and secure signature of all unsigned dates of service, tagging files for follow up.
• Acts as lead person and assists coders with IBC staff with medical terminology and policy interpretation as required.
• Assists with efforts to increase physician awareness of documentation requirements.
• Prepares case reports and initiates follow-up for billing process.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

Job Location/Working Conditions:

Normal office environment.

Physical Effort

Typically sitting at desk or table.

Equipment

Office equipment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

A diploma, certification or degree is not required.

Certifications /Professional Licenses :

Certified Coding Associate (CCA) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), Certified Coding Specialist - Physican based (CCS-P) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), Certified Professional Coder (CPC) - American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC), Certified Professional Coder - Apprentice (CPC-A) - American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC), Certified Professional Coder - Hospital (CPC-H) - American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC), Certified Professional Coder - Hospital Apprentice (CPC-H-A) - American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)

Work Experience:

No specific work experience is required for this position.

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Required Qualifications:

Must have one of the following coding credentials: AHIMA (CCA, CCS, or CCS-P); AAPC (CPC, CPC-A, CPC-H, CPC-H-A, or one of the AAPC specialty-specific coding credentials (the specialty-specific credential is only valid for that employee's department).

Preferred Qualifications

Previous coding experience or experience equivalent to an associate's degree in a related field.

Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Associate degree - Medical Coding & Billing

Certifications /Professional Licenses :

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills:

Computer Systems, ICD-10 Procedure Coding System, Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Terminology

Grade

C10-H

Salary Range

$26.25 - $39.36 / Hourly

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

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Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email [e-mail] or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and,