Certified Coder (Remote) - Pediatrics Central Administration

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

Paid caregiver leave

Tuition assistance for you and family

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a medical coding professional to review records, assign CPT and ICD-10 codes, and ensure documentation supports billing needs. You will collaborate with physicians to resolve unsigned dates and provide guidance on coding policies.

Qualified candidates may hold AHIMA or AAPC credentials; knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding is required. This remote US position offers a strong benefits package and opportunities to improve coding accuracy and

Qualifications

• One of the AHIMA or AAPC coding credentials is required or preferred.
• Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding standards.
• Experience interpreting clinical documentation for billing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review documentation to select comprehensive diagnoses and procedures for billing.
• Code evaluation and management to CPT; map diagnoses to ICD-10 codes.
• Meet with physicians to review documentation and obtain signatures.
• Assist with coding policy interpretation and staff support.
• Support physician awareness of documentation requirements and billing follow-up.

Skills

ICD-10 coding

CPT coding

CPC/Codes credentials

Education

AHIMA/AAPC coding credentials (CCA/CCS/CCS-P/CPC etc.)

Job description

Position Summary

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

Location

Remote, US

Scheduled 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 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.

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

• 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

Associate degree - Medical Coding & Billing

Grade

C10-H

Salary Range

$26.25 - $39.36 / Hourly

Questions

For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.

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, 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 Statement

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.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO 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 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.