Certified Coder (Hybrid) - Physicians Billing Service

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Metro transit U-Pass

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Wellness program

Caregiver leave

Tuition benefits

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a Medical Coding Specialist to review medical records, assign CPT and ICD-10 codes, and coordinate with physicians to ensure complete, accurate billing documentation.

The role is primarily remote, with monthly office visits required. Credentials from AHIMA or AAPC are required, and prior AR experience is advantageous. High school diploma or equivalent is required.)

Qualifications

• Must have AHIMA (CCA/CCS/CCS-P) or AAPC (CPC/CPC-A/CPC-H or related) credentials.
• Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding.
• Two years of healthcare AR experience would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Review documentation to select diagnoses and procedures.
• Code to CPT and ICD-10.
• Meet with physicians to review documentation and obtain signatures.
• Assist coders and staff with terminology and policy interpretation.
• Raise physician awareness of documentation requirements.

Skills

Medical coding

ICD-10 & CPT knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication with physicians

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Summary

Medical Coding SpecialistLocation: St. Louis, MO 63110Scheduled Hours: 40

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 ConditionsNormal office environment.Physical EffortTypically sitting at desk or table.EquipmentOffice equipment.

Required Qualifications

Education

High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.

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 JobRequired 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.

Two years' experience in healthcare AR.

Primarily remote with the exception of coming into the office at least once a month.

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.

Benefits Statement

• PersonalUp to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• 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%.
• WellnessWellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
• FamilyWe offer 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.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/EEO StatementWashington 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 or shared ancestry, 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. As a federal contractor, the university maintains affirmative action programs to implement its equal employment opportunity policy for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, in accordance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (VEVRAA), as amended.