Remote Medical Coder — ICD-10 & CPT Expert

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

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Health insurance

Transit benefits

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a Medical Coding Specialist to review medical record documentation and determine the appropriate billing codes.

The role involves coding E/M to CPT codes and diagnoses to ICD codes, meeting with physicians to review documentation, and guiding staff on terminology and policy interpretation. Ideal candidates may have AHIMA or AAPC credentials, knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding, and experience in medical coding.

Qualifications

• Must have one of the following coding credentials: AHIMA (CCA, CCS, or CCS-P) or AAPC (CPC, CPC-A, CPC-H, CPC-H-A, or specialty credentials).
• Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding.
• Previous coding experience preferred or equivalent to associate’s degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Reviews patient records to identify facts needed to select diagnoses and procedures.
• Codes evaluation and management to appropriate CPT codes and diagnoses to ICD-9 (or ICD-10) codes.
• Meets with physicians to review documentation, resolve coding issues and secure signatures for dates of service.
• Acts as lead with coders and staff for medical terminology and policy interpretation.
• Helps increase physician awareness of documentation requirements.
• Prepares case reports and initiates follow-up for billing process.

Skills

Coding credentials

ICD-10 knowledge

CPT coding

Education

Associate degree in Medical Coding & Billing

Job description

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a Medical Coding Specialist to review medical record documentation and determine the appropriate billing codes.

The role involves coding E/M to CPT codes and diagnoses to ICD codes, meeting with physicians to review documentation, and guiding staff on terminology and policy interpretation. Ideal candidates may have AHIMA or AAPC credentials, knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding, and experience in medical coding.