Certified Coder (remote) - Surgery

Washington University in St. Louis

St. Louis, Missouri, US
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 necessary for selecting comprehensive diagnoses and procedures

Job Summary

  • The position involves reviewing medical record documentation to identify pertinent facts necessary for selecting comprehensive diagnoses and procedures.
  • Employees must code evaluation and management services to appropriate CPT codes and diagnoses to ICD-10 codes while meeting with physicians to resolve documentation issues.
  • The role offers competitive benefits including up to 22 days of vacation, health insurance packages, and tuition coverage for employees and their families.

Matching Summary

The position involves reviewing medical record documentation to identify pertinent facts necessary 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, tuition coverage

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

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

Nice-to-have

  • Assist coders with medical terminology
  • Interpret policy requirements
  • Prepare case reports for billing
  • Increase physician documentation awareness

Key Requirements

  • AHIMA certification (CCA, CCS, or CCS-P)
  • AAPC certification (CPC, CPC-A, CPC-H, etc.)
  • Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding systems
  • Associate degree in Medical Coding & Billing preferred

Work Rights

Not specified

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