Certified Coder (Remote) - Pediatrics Central Administration

Washington University in St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); A distancia; USD 75.217.000 - 112.781.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Washington University in St. Louis is hiring for a Certified Coder (Remote) in Pediatrics Central Administration. The role focuses on reviewing medical records, assigning CPT and ICD-10 codes, and collaborating with physicians to ensure accurate documentation and coding accuracy.

The position is fully remote, with a 40-hour workweek. Relevant AHIMA or AAPC credentials are preferred, and prior coding experience is advantageous for handling pediatric records and improving billing processes.

Formación

• Associate degree in Medical Coding & Billing or equivalent preferred.
• Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding.
• Previous coding experience is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Review medical record documentation to identify facts for CPT/ICD-10 coding.
• Code evaluation and management to CPT and ICD-10 codes.
• Meet with physicians to review documentation and secure signatures.
• Assist with physician education on documentation requirements.

Educación

Associate degree - Medical Coding & Billing

Herramientas

Computer Systems

ICD-10 Procedure Coding System

Medical Billing and Coding

Medical Terminology

Descripción del empleo

## Certified Coder (Remote) - Pediatrics Central AdministrationApply: Fully Remote: Remote: Full time: Posted Today: JR98014# **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****:**The list below may include all acceptable certifications, professional licenses and issuers. More than one credential, certification or professional license may be required depending on the role.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 / HourlyThe 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.