Remote Medical Coder — ICD-10 & CPT Specialist

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

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.