Certified Coder (Remote) - Orthopedic Surgery

Washington University in St. Louis; United States; Remote; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious academic institution is seeking a professional to review medical record documentation for appropriate billing codes and ensure compliance. Responsibilities include coding and working with physicians to resolve issues. This role requires relevant coding credentials, with no specific work experience necessary. Benefits include generous vacation, health insurance, and educational assistance for employees and their families.

Benefits

Up to 22 days of vacation

Competitive health insurance packages

Free Metro transit U-Pass

Defined contribution 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Caregiver leave and family care resources

Tuition coverage for employees and their family

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).
• Previous coding experience or experience equivalent to an associate’s degree in a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviews medical record documentation to determine appropriate billing codes.
• Codes evaluation and management to appropriate CPT code and codes diagnosis to appropriate ICD-10 code.
• Meets with physicians to review documentation and resolve coding issues.

Skills

Computer Systems

ICD-10 Procedure Coding System

Medical Billing and Coding

Medical Terminology

Education

Associate degree - Medical Coding & Billing

Job description

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.

Required Qualifications

Education: A diploma, certification or degree is not required.

Certifications: 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).

Work Experience: No specific work experience is required for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Associate degree - Medical Coding & Billing

Certifications: No additional certification unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience: Previous coding experience or experience equivalent to an associate’s degree in a related field.

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

Benefits

Personal

• Up 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%.

Wellness

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

• We 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.

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups.