Coder Certified (Remote) Surgery

Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

Position reviews medical record documentation to determine appropriate billing codes and necessary documentation.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Reviews the documentation in the record to identify all pertinent facts necessary to select the comprehensive diagnoses and procedures that fully describe the patients conditions and treatment.
• Codes evaluation and management to appropriate CPT code and codes diagnosis to appropriate ICD9 code.
• Meets with physicians to review documentation, resolve coding and secure signature of all unsigned dates of service, tagging files for follow up.
• Acts as lead person and assists coders with IBC staff with medical terminology and policy interpretation as required.
• Assists with efforts to increase physician awareness of documentation requirements.
• Prepares case reports and initiates followup for billing process.

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  Working Conditions:
  Job LocationWorking Conditions

  • Normal office environment.

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    Physical Effort

    • Typically sitting at desk or table.

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      Equipment

      • Office equipment.

      • The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

        Required Qualifications

        Education:

        A diploma, certification or degree is not required.

        
        Certifications:

        The list below may include all acceptable certifications and issuers. More than one credential or certification may be required depending on the role.

        Certified Coding Associate (CCA) American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), Certified Coding Specialist Physican based (CCSP) American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), Certified Professional Coder (CPC) American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC), Certified Professional Coder Apprentice (CPCA) American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC), Certified Professional Coder Hospital (CPCH) American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC), Certified Professional Coder Hospital Apprentice (CPCHA) American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)

        
        Work Experience:

        No specific work experience is required for this position.

        
        Skills:

        Not Applicable

        
        Drivers License:

        A drivers license is not required for this position.

        More About This Job

        Required Qualifications:

        • Must have one of the following coding credentials: AHIMA (CCA, CCS, or CCSP); AAPC (CPC, CPCA, CPCH, CPCHA, or one of the AAPC specialtyspecific coding credentials (the specialtyspecific credential is only valid for that employee’s department).

        • Preferred Qualifications:

          • Previous coding experience or experience equivalent to an associate’s degree in a related field.
          • Knowledge of ICD10 and CPT coding.

          • Preferred Qualifications

            Education:

            Associate degree Medical Coding & Billing

            
            Certifications:

            No additional certification beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

            
            Work Experience:

            No additional work experience beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

            Skills:

            Computer Systems, ICD10 Procedure Coding System, Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Terminology

            Grade

            C10H

            Salary Range

            $25.30 $37.94 Hourly

            The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including ones qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

            Questions

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            All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

            PreEmployment Screening

            All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to preemployment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensurecertification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations andor governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

            Benefits Statement

            Personal

            • Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.

            • Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copayscoinsurance.

            • Take advantage of our free Metro transit UPass for eligible employees.

            • WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

            • Wellness

              • Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

              • Family

                • We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.

                • WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduatelevel college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

                • For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https:hr.wustl.edubenefits

                  EEO Statement

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