Coder Certified (Hybrid) - Physicians Billing Service

Washington University in St. Louis; Missouri; On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Transit benefits (Metro U-Pass)

Retirement plan

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a medical coding specialist to review records, assign CPT/ICD codes, and support billing processes. The role involves meeting with physicians, ensuring documentation, and guiding junior coders.

The position offers primarily remote work with monthly office visits, a variety of AHIMA/AAPC credentials, and extensive benefits including health insurance, paid time off, transit assistance, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Education: diploma, certification or degree not required.
• Certifications: AHIMA or AAPC credentials required or preferred.
• Experience: no specific work experience required.

Responsibilities

• Review medical records to identify facts for CPT/ICD coding.
• Code evaluation and management to CPT; ICD-9 coding as applicable.
• Meet with physicians to review documentation and secure signatures.
• Lead coders and assist with terminology and policy interpretation.
• Prepare case reports and initiate follow-up for billing.

Skills

ICD-10/CPT coding knowledge

Medical terminology

Physician collaboration

Computer systems

Education

AHIMA (CCA/CCS/CCS-P) or AAPC (CPC family) certifications

ICD-10/CPT coding knowledge

Associate degree in related field (preferred)

Tools

Healthcare coding systems

Job description

Location

Jefferson City, MO 65102-0720

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

• Certified Coding Associate (CCA) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
• Certified Coding Specialist - Physician 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

Preferred Qualifications Certifications/Professional Licenses: No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Preferred Qualifications Work Experience: No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Preferred Qualifications 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 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.