Washington University in St. Louis
Certified Coder (Remote) - Obstetrics and Gynecology
RemoteUnited States only
- Role
- Operations
- Employment
- Full-time
$26.25–$39.36/hr
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No BS summary
Certified medical coder for Obstetrics and Gynecology billing documentation. Must have one accepted AHIMA or AAPC coding credential; no specific work experience required. Remote role hiring in the US.
Core skills
Medical CodingICD-10CPT
Optional skills
Computer SystemsICD-10 Procedure Coding SystemMedical Billing and CodingMedical Terminology
What you'll do
- Reviews medical record documentation to determine appropriate billing codes and necessary documentation.
- 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 ICD-10 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 follow-up for billing process.
What they require
- A diploma, certification or degree is not required.
- Must have one of the following coding credentials: AHIMA (CCA, CCS, or CCS-P); AAPC (CPC, CPC-A, CPC-H, CPC-H-A, or one of the AAPC specialty-specific coding credentials (the specialty-specific credential is only valid for that employee’s department).
- No specific work experience is required for this position.
- A driver's license is not required for this position.
- Preferred: Previous coding experience or experience equivalent to an associate’s degree in a related field.
- Preferred: Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding.
- Preferred: Associate degree - Medical Coding & Billing
- Typically sitting at desk or table.
- All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment 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 licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks.
- All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.
- All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily.
Benefits
- Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
- Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
- Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass 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 challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
- 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 undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
private research university in St. Louis, Missouri, United States
$26.25–$39.36/hr