Certified Coder (remote) - Surgery

Washington University in St. Louis

Remote, , US
Base: $25.30 - $37.94 / hourly; bonus/equity: not ...
Remote
Review medical record documentation
Determine appropriate billing codes
Icd-10 and cpt coding knowledge
Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a remote Certified Coder for Surgery, responsible for reviewing medical records, assigning appropriate billing codes, and ensuring documentation compliance. The position requires relevant coding certifications, and while no specific work experience is required, familiarity with medical coding practices is preferred

Job 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.
  • WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Matching Summary

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Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a remote Certified Coder for Surgery, responsible for reviewing medical records, assigning appropriate billing codes, and ensuring documentation compliance. The position requires relevant coding certifications, and while no specific work experience is required, familiarity with medical coding practices is preferred.

Salary

Base: $25.30 - $37.94 / Hourly; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • review medical record documentation
  • determine appropriate billing codes
  • ICD-10 and CPT coding knowledge

Nice-to-have

  • increase physician awareness
  • prepare case reports

Key Requirements

  • Certified Coding Associate (CCA)
  • Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
  • Certified Coding Specialist - Physican based (CCS-P)
  • Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
  • Certified Professional Coder - Apprentice (CPC-A)
  • Certified Professional Coder - Hospital (CPC-H)
  • Certified Professional Coder - Hospital Apprentice (CPC-H-A)
  • Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
  • Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)

Work Rights

Not specified

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