Certified Coder (remote) - Department Of Medicine

Washington University in St. Louis

Base: $25.30 - $37.94 ph; bonus/equity: not specif...
Review medical record documentation
Select comprehensive diagnoses and procedures
Code evaluation and management to cpt
The position involves reviewing medical record documentation to identify pertinent facts for selecting comprehensive diagnoses and procedures

Job Summary

  • The position involves reviewing medical record documentation to identify pertinent facts for selecting comprehensive diagnoses and procedures.
  • Employees must code evaluation and management services to appropriate CPT codes and diagnose conditions to ICD-9 or ICD-10 codes.
  • The role includes acting as a lead person to assist other coders and meeting with physicians to resolve documentation issues.

Matching Summary

The position involves reviewing medical record documentation to identify pertinent facts for selecting comprehensive diagnoses and procedures.

Salary

Base: $25.30 - $37.94 per hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Up to 22 days vacation, health insurance, retirement plan starting at 7%

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Review medical record documentation
  • Select comprehensive diagnoses and procedures
  • Code evaluation and management to CPT
  • Code diagnosis to ICD-9 or ICD-10
  • Meet with physicians to review documentation

Nice-to-have

  • Assist coders with medical terminology
  • Increase physician awareness of requirements
  • Prepare case reports for billing process
  • Interpret policy as required

Key Requirements

  • Certified Coding Associate (CCA) from AHIMA
  • Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) from AHIMA
  • Certified Coding Specialist - Physician based (CCS-P)
  • Certified Professional Coder (CPC) from AAPC
  • Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding systems

Work Rights

Not specified

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