Certified Coder (Remote) - Radiology
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Washington University in St. Louis is a prestigious university focused on research, teaching, and patient care.
Summary:
The Certified Coder will review medical records for coding compliance and billing accuracy. Candidates must hold a coding certification from recognized organizations like AHIMA or AAPC.
Requirements:
Hard Skills: Medical Billing and Coding, ICD-10 Procedure Coding System, Computer Systems, Medical Terminology
Job Description:
Certified Coder (Remote) - Radiology
Reviews medical record documentation to determine appropriate billing codes and ensure compliance with government and insurance regulations.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
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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.
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Codes evaluation and management to appropriate CPT code and codes diagnosis to appropriate ICD-10 code.
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Meets with physicians to review documentation, resolve coding and secure signature of all unsigned dates of service, tagging files for follow up.
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Acts as lead person and assists coders with IBC staff with medical terminology and policy interpretation as required.
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Assists with efforts to increase physician awareness of documentation requirements.
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Prepares case reports and initiates follow-up for billing process.
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Works as a team with other coders to remain current on all coding guidelines, changes, medical terminology, and policy interpretation.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
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) - 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
Driver's License:
A driver's 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 employee’s department).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous coding experience or experience equivalent to an associate’s degree in a related field.
- Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding.
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 one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.
