Coder Certified (Remote) - Surgery
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Washington University in St. Louis is a leading research institution known for its commitment to patient care and education.
Summary:
The applicant will review medical records to determine appropriate billing codes, assisting physicians with documentation. Required qualifications include coding credentials from recognized bodies.
Requirements:
Hard Skills: ICD-10 Procedure Coding System, Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Terminology
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
Job Description:
Position reviews medical record documentation to determine appropriate billing codes and necessary documentation.
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 ICD-9 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.
Working Conditions:
- Normal office environment.
Physical Effort
- Typically sitting at desk or table.
Equipment
- Office equipment.
Required Qualifications
Education:
A diploma, certification or degree is not required.
Certifications:
The list below may include all acceptable certifications and issuers.
- Certified Coding Associate (CCA) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
- Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
- Certified Coding Specialist - Physician 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
Driver's License:
A driver's license is not required for this position.
