Position Summary Position reviews medical record documentation to determine appropriate billing codes and necessary documentation. This position is remote and may require occasional on‑site meetings or equipment pickup.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities Review documentation in the record to identify all pertinent facts necessary to select comprehensive diagnoses and procedures that fully describe the patient’s conditions and treatment.
Evaluate and assign appropriate CPT codes and ICD‑10 diagnosis codes.
Meet with physicians to review documentation, resolve coding issues, secure signatures for all unsigned dates of service, and tag files for follow‑up.
Act as lead person and assist coders and IBC staff with medical terminology and policy interpretation as required.
Assist in efforts to increase physician awareness of documentation requirements.
Prepare case reports and initiate follow‑up for the billing process.
Required Qualifications Education: A diploma, certification or degree is not required.
Certifications/Professional Licenses: Must hold one of the following coding credentials: Certified Coding Associate (CCA) – AHIMA
Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) – AHIMA
Certified Coding Specialist – Physician Based (CCS-P) – AHIMA
Certified Professional Coder (CPC) – AAPC
Certified Professional Coder – Apprentice (CPC-A) – AAPC
Certified Professional Coder – Hospital (CPC-H) – AAPC
Certified Professional Coder – Hospital Apprentice (CPC-H-A) – AAPC
Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) – AHIMA
Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) – AHIMA
Work Experience: No specific work experience is required for this position.
Skills: Not applicable.
Preferred Qualifications Previous coding experience or experience equivalent to an associate’s degree in a related field.
Knowledge of ICD‑10 and CPT coding.
Education: Associate degree in Medical Coding & Billing.
Preferred certifications: No additional certification or professional license unless otherwise stated.
Work Experience: No additional work experience unless otherwise stated.
Skills: Computer Systems, ICD‑10 Procedure Coding System, Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Terminology.
Salary Range Grade C10‑H: $25.30 – $37.94 per hour. Base salaries are determined by qualifications, performance, equity, market rates, and department budget.
Benefits Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time. Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance. Free Metro transit U‑Pass for eligible employees. Defined contribution (403(b)) retirement savings plan with employee and university contributions starting at 7%. Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more. Caregiver leave of 4 weeks for bonding with a new child. Childcare resources and tuition assistance for family members.
EEO Statement Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
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