Certified Coder (Hybrid) - Physicians Billing Service

Washington University in St Louis • Saint Louis, MO

11d • Remote

About The Position

The Certified Coder reviews medical record documentation to determine appropriate billing codes and whether documentation is sufficient. The role selects comprehensive diagnoses and procedures describing patients’ conditions and treatment, codes evaluation and management services using CPT and diagnoses using ICD-10, and supports the billing process. The position is primarily remote, with an expectation to work in the office at least once a month. The work is performed in a normal office environment and typically involves sitting at a desk or table and using office equipment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent high school certification, or a combination of education and/or experience.
• Must hold one of the following coding credentials: AHIMA CCA, CCS, or CCS-P; AAPC CPC, CPC-A, CPC-H, or CPC-H-A; or an AAPC specialty-specific coding credential. A specialty-specific credential is valid only for the employee’s department.
• No specific work experience is required.
• A driver’s license is not required.

Nice To Haves

• Previous coding experience or experience equivalent to an associate degree in a related field.
• Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding.
• Two years of experience in healthcare accounts receivable.
• Associate degree in Medical Coding & Billing.

Responsibilities

• Review medical record documentation to identify pertinent facts and select comprehensive diagnoses and procedures describing patients’ conditions and treatment.
• Code evaluation and management services to the appropriate CPT code and diagnoses to the appropriate ICD-10 code.
• Meet with physicians to review documentation, resolve coding questions, obtain signatures for unsigned dates of service, and tag files for follow-up.
• Act as a lead resource and assist coders and IBC staff with medical terminology and policy interpretation as needed.
• Assist with efforts to increase physician awareness of documentation requirements.
• Prepare case reports and initiate follow-up for the billing process.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays or coinsurance.
• Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• Eligible employees may participate in a defined contribution 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan, with university contributions starting at 7%.
• Wellness resources, including wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, an employee assistance program, financial resources, and access to dietitians.
• Four weeks of caregiver leave to bond with a new child and family-care resources.
• Tuition benefits for employees and their families, including dependent undergraduate tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED