Remote Medical Coder - AHIMA/AAPC Certified

UNKNOWN; Missouri; Hybrid; 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

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.