Certified Coder (Remote) - Surgery

Washington University in St. Louis; United States; Remote; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a Medical Coder to review medical records and assign accurate CPT and ICD-9 codes while ensuring documentation supports billing levels.

This remote US position involves collaboration with physicians to review and finalize coding and signatures. The role requires knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding, AHIMA or AAPC credentials, and an associate degree in Medical Coding & Billing.

Qualifications

• Must have one of the following coding credentials: AHIMA CCA/CCS/CCS-P or AAPC CPC/CPC-A/CPC-H/CPC-H-A, including specialty credentials.
• Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding.
• Associate degree in Medical Coding & Billing required.

Responsibilities

• Review documentation to identify facts needed for diagnoses and procedures.
• Code evaluation and management to CPT; code diagnosis to ICD-9 codes.
• Meet with physicians to review documentation and secure signatures.
• Assist coders and staff with terminology and policy interpretation.
• Prepare case reports and initiate billing follow-up.

Skills

Computer Systems

ICD-10 Procedure Coding System

Medical Billing

Medical Terminology

Education

Associate degree - Medical Coding & Billing

Job description

Location

Remote, US

Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

Position 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-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 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 / 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.

Questions

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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 posi