Coder Certified; Remote - Surgery

Position Summary

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

• 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.
• Evaluates and assigns CPT codes and ICD-9 diagnosis codes.
• Meets with physicians to review documentation, resolve coding issues, secure signatures of all unsigned dates of service, and tag files for follow up.
• Acts as lead person and assists coders with IBC staff on medical terminology and policy interpretation as required.
• Assists with efforts to increase physician awareness of documentation requirements.
• Prepares case reports and initiates follow‑up for the billing process.

Job Location:

Normal office environment.
Physical Effort:
Typically sitting at a desk or table.
Equipment:
Office equipment.

• A diploma, certification or degree is not required.
• 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:

Not applicable.
Driver’s License:
Not required.

Previous coding experience or experience equivalent to an associate’s degree in a related field.

Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding.

$25.30 - $37.94 per hour (Grade C10-H)

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 with employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%
Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program, financial resources, access to dietitians, and more.
Family benefits: 4 weeks of caregiver leave and tuition coverage for you and your family, up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years.

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.