Certified Coder (Remote) - Surgery

Position Summary

Position reviews medical record documentation to determine appropriate billing codes and necessary documentation.

Job Description

• Reviews the documentation in the record to identify all pertinent facts necessary to select the comprehensive diagnoses and procedures that fully describe the patients conditions and treatment.
• Codes evaluation and management to appropriate CPT code and codes diagnosis to appropriate ICD-9 code.
• Mets with physicians to review documentation, resolve coding and secure signature of all unsigned dates of service, tagging files for follow up.
• Acts as lead person and assists coders with IBC staff with medical terminology and policy interpretation as required.
• Aids in efforts to increase physician awareness of documentation requirements.
• Prepares case reports and initiates follow-up for billing process.

Working Conditions

Job Location/Working Conditions: Normal office environment. Physical Effort: Typically sitting at desk or table. Equipment: Office equipment.

Education

Required Qualifications: A diploma, certification or degree is not required. Certifications/Professional Licenses: The list below may include all acceptable certifications, professional licenses and issuers. More than one credential, certification or professional license may be required depending on the role. Certified Coding Associate (CCA) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), Certified Coding Specialist - Physician Based (CCS-P) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), Certified Professional Coder (CPC) - American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC), Certified Professional Coder - Apprentice (CPC-A) - American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC), Certified Professional Coder - Hospital (CPC-H) - American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC), Certified Professional Coder - Hospital Apprentice (CPC-H-A) - American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)

Work Experience

No specific work experience is required for this position.

Skills

Computer Systems, ICD-10 Procedure Coding System, Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Terminology

Salary Range

$26.25 - $39.36 / Hourly

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• Defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Family

• 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child.
• Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs.
• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.