Certified Coder (Remote) - Pediatrics Central Administration (5)

Location Remote, US

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Scheduled Hours 40
Position Summary Reviews medical record documentation to determine appropriate billing codes and necessary documentation.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities Reviews the documentation in the recordto 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.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Working Conditions Job Location/Working Conditions: Normal office environment. Physical Effort: Typically sitting at desk or table. Equipment: Office equipment.
Required Qualifications A diploma, certification or degree is not required.
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 (CCS-P) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
Certified Professional Coder (CPC) - American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
Certified Professional Coder - Apprentice (CPC-A) - American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
Certified Professional Coder - Hospital (CPC-H) - American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
Certified Professional Coder - Hospital Apprentice (CPC-H-A) - 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 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 employees department).
Previous coding experience or experience equivalent to an associates degree in a related field.
Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding.
Preferred Qualifications Education Associate degree - Medical Coding & Billing
Preferred Qualifications Certifications/Professional Licenses No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Preferred Qualifications Work Experience No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Preferred Qualifications Skills Computer Systems, ICD-10 Procedure Coding System, Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Terminology
Grade C10-H Salary Range $26.25 - $39.36 / 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.
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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.
Pre-Employment Screening 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.
Benefits Statement Personal 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!
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.
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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.
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Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.