Coder Certified (remote) - Surgery

reproductivesciences.wustl.edu

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 necessary to select comprehensive diagnoses and procedures that fully describe patient conditions and treatment

Job Summary

  • The position reviews medical record documentation to identify pertinent facts necessary to select comprehensive diagnoses and procedures that fully describe patient conditions and treatment.
  • Employees must meet with physicians to review documentation, resolve coding issues, and secure signatures for all unsigned dates of service.
  • 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 reviews medical record documentation to identify pertinent facts necessary to select comprehensive diagnoses and procedures that fully describe patient conditions and treatment.

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-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 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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