Senior Medical Coder & Coding Lead — ICD-10/CPT Expert

Washington University in St. Louis; Illinois; Remote; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Transit pass

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis seeks a skilled medical coder to review records and assign accurate ICD-10 and CPT codes. The role involves collaborating with physicians to clarify documentation and obtain signatures, and to prepare case reports for billing follow-up.

Ideal candidates have coding experience or an associate’s degree in a related field, with strong knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding, and a knack for medical terminology. Comprehensive benefits and tuition support are offered.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding.
• Previous coding experience or experience equivalent to an associate's degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Review medical records to assign comprehensive diagnoses and procedures and code to CPT/ ICD-10.
• Meet with physicians to review documentation, resolve coding, and secure signatures.
• Prepare case reports and initiate follow-up for billing processes.

Skills

ICD-10 coding

CPT coding

Medical terminology

Documentation review

Billing process

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Washington University in St. Louis seeks a skilled medical coder to review records and assign accurate ICD-10 and CPT codes. The role involves collaborating with physicians to clarify documentation and obtain signatures, and to prepare case reports for billing follow-up.

Ideal candidates have coding experience or an associate’s degree in a related field, with strong knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding, and a knack for medical terminology. Comprehensive benefits and tuition support are offered.