Remote Medical Coding Specialist – AHIMA/AAPC Certified

Washington University in St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); Remote; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Metro transit U-Pass

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Wellness program

Caregiver leave

Tuition benefits

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a Medical Coding Specialist to review medical records, assign CPT and ICD-10 codes, and coordinate with physicians to ensure complete, accurate billing documentation.

The role is primarily remote, with monthly office visits required. Credentials from AHIMA or AAPC are required, and prior AR experience is advantageous. High school diploma or equivalent is required.)

Qualifications

• Must have AHIMA (CCA/CCS/CCS-P) or AAPC (CPC/CPC-A/CPC-H or related) credentials.
• Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding.
• Two years of healthcare AR experience would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Review documentation to select diagnoses and procedures.
• Code to CPT and ICD-10.
• Meet with physicians to review documentation and obtain signatures.
• Assist coders and staff with terminology and policy interpretation.
• Raise physician awareness of documentation requirements.

Skills

Medical coding

ICD-10 & CPT knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication with physicians

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a Medical Coding Specialist to review medical records, assign CPT and ICD-10 codes, and coordinate with physicians to ensure complete, accurate billing documentation.

The role is primarily remote, with monthly office visits required. Credentials from AHIMA or AAPC are required, and prior AR experience is advantageous. High school diploma or equivalent is required.)