Certified Coder (Remote) - Neurology

Washington University in St. Louis • Remote - Missouri, MO

21h • Remote

About The Position

This position reviews medical record documentation to determine appropriate billing codes and necessary documentation. The primary duties involve reviewing documentation to identify all pertinent facts necessary to select comprehensive diagnoses and procedures that fully describe the patient's conditions and treatment. The role includes coding evaluation and management to the appropriate CPT code and diagnoses to the appropriate ICD-9 code. The coder will meet with physicians to review documentation, resolve coding issues, and secure signatures for unsigned dates of service, tagging files for follow-up. This position also acts as a lead person, assisting other coders and IBC staff with medical terminology and policy interpretation. Additionally, the role assists with efforts to increase physician awareness of documentation requirements and prepares case reports, initiating follow-up for the billing process.

Requirements

• Must have one of the following coding credentials: AHIMA (CCA, CCS, or CCS-P); AAPC (CPC, CPC-A, CPC-H, CPC-H-A, or one of the AAPC specialty-specific coding credentials (the specialty-specific credential is only valid for that employee’s department)).
• A diploma, certification or degree is not required.
• No specific work experience is required for this position.
• A driver's license is not required for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Previous coding experience or experience equivalent to an associate’s degree in a related field.
• Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding.
• Associate degree - Medical Coding & Billing

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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%.
• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
• 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child.
• Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs.
• Adult care resources.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed