Certified Coder

Washington University in St. Louis; Jefferson City (MO); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days (up to 22)

Holidays (10)

Health insurance

Metro transit U-Pass

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Wellness programs

Caregiver leave

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a Medical Coding Specialist to review patient records, determine accurate billing codes, and ensure supporting documentation supports diagnoses and procedures.

You will interpret ICD-9 codes (note: the HTML mentions ICD-9) and CPT codes, verify completeness, and prepare documentation for billing. You will collaborate with physicians to resolve coding questions, supervise coders as needed, and participate in audits and education to improve

Qualifications

• Must hold AHIMA or AAPC coding credentials as listed.
• Experience with ICD-10 and CPT coding.

Responsibilities

• Identify all pertinent facts in documentation to select comprehensive diagnoses and procedures.
• Code evaluation and management to CPT and diagnose to ICD coding.
• Meet with physicians to review documentation and obtain signatures.
• Lead coders and assist staff with terminology and policy interpretation.
• Assist in increasing physician awareness of documentation requirements.
• Prepare case reports and initiate follow-up for billing.

Skills

Medical terminology

Policy interpretation

Team leadership

Education

Associate's degree (related field)

Job description

Medical Coding Specialist

Position reviews medical record documentation to determine appropriate billing codes and necessary documentation.

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-9 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.

Working Conditions

Job Location/Working ConditionsNormal office environment.Primarily remote with the exception of coming into the office at least once a month.

Physical EffortTypically sitting at desk or table.

EquipmentOffice equipment.

Salary Range

Salary Range: $26.25 - $39.36 / Hourly

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.

Accommodations

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.

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, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits

• Personal benefits include up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance are also provided.
• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
• Wellness benefits include wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
• Family benefits include 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child.
• Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs.
• Need adult care? We've got you covered.
• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University's policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.