Coder Certified (remote) - Surgery

Washington University in St. Louis

St. Louis, MO, 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 reviews medical record documentation to identify pertinent facts for selecting comprehensive diagnoses and procedures

Job Summary

  • The position reviews 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 diagnoses to ICD-9 or ICD-10 codes.
  • The role includes meeting with physicians to review documentation, resolve coding issues, and secure signatures on unsigned dates of service.

Matching Summary

The position reviews 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, 403(b) retirement plan

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 resolve coding

Nice-to-have

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

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Not specified

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