Coder Certified (Remote) - Surgery

Location Remote, US

Scheduled Hours 40

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.
• Codes evaluation and management to appropriate CPT code and codes diagnosis to appropriate ICD-9 code.
• Meets 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.
• Assists with efforts to increase physician awareness of documentation requirements.
• Prepares case reports and initiates follow-up for billing process.

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

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

• Education:
  
  A diploma, certification or degree is not required.
• Certifications/Professional Licenses:
  • 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: A driver's license is not required for this position.

• Previous coding experience or experience equivalent to an associate's degree in a related field.
• Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding.
• Preferred Qualifications
  
  Education:
  
  Associate degree
  - Medical Coding & Billing
• Certifications/Professional Licenses:
  No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
• Work Experience:
  
  No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
• Skills:
  
  Computer Systems, ICD-10 Procedure Coding System, Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Terminology Grade C10-H

$26.25 - $39.36 / Hourly. The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

• Personal Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
• Family We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child.
• Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs.
• Need adult care? We've got you covered.
• 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.

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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.

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