Certified Coder (remote) - Pathology & Immunology

pathaklab.wustl.edu

Base: $25.30 - $37.94 / hourly; bonus/equity: not ...
Review medical documentation
Assign cpt and icd-10 codes
Communicate with physicians
Position reviews medical report documentation to determine/verify appropriate CPT and ICD-10 diagnosis code assignment, exercising independent judgment to determine accurate coding & billing

Job Summary

  • Position reviews medical report documentation to determine/verify appropriate CPT and ICD-10 diagnosis code assignment, exercising independent judgment to determine accurate coding & billing.
  • Primary duties include reviewing Pathology reports in Epic Beaker, identifying pertinent facts for comprehensive diagnosis and procedure codes, and assigning CPT and ICD-10 codes.
  • Benefits include up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, sick time, competitive health insurance, free Metro transit U-Pass, and a 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.

Matching Summary

Position reviews medical report documentation to determine/verify appropriate CPT and ICD-10 diagnosis code assignment, exercising independent judgment to determine accurate coding & billing.

Salary

Base: $25.30 - $37.94 / Hourly; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Competitive health insurance, retirement plan, paid time off

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Review medical documentation
  • Assign CPT and ICD-10 codes
  • Communicate with physicians
  • Pathology and Immunology coding

Nice-to-have

  • Increase physician awareness
  • Assist other coders
  • Medical terminology interpretation

Key Requirements

  • AHIMA CCA, CCS, or CCS-P credential
  • AAPC CPC, CPC-A, CPC-H, or CPC-H-A credential
  • AAPC specialty-specific coding credential

Work Rights

Not specified

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