WashU IT
Washington University in St. Louis Information Technology
Certified Coder – Pediatrics Central Administration
Location
United States
Posted
7 days ago
Salary
$25 - $37 / hour
Experience acceptedEnglish
Job Description
• Reviews medical record documentation to determine appropriate billing codes and necessary documentation
• Reviews documentation to identify pertinent facts necessary for coding diagnoses and procedures
• Codes evaluation, management, and diagnosis to appropriate codes
• Meets with physicians to review documentation and resolve coding issues
• Acts as lead person and assists coders with medical terminology and policy interpretation
• Prepares case reports and initiates follow-up for billing process
• Performs other duties as assigned
Job Requirements
- 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)
- Preferred: Previous coding experience or experience equivalent to an associate’s degree in a related field
- Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding
- Computer Systems
- ICD-10 Procedure Coding System
- Medical Billing and Coding
- Medical Terminology
Benefits
- Up to 22 days of vacation
- 10 recognized holidays
- Sick time
- Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance
- Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees
- Defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan with starting contributions
- Wellness challenges
- Annual health screenings
- Mental health resources
- Mindfulness programs and courses
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Financial resources
- Access to dietitians
- 4 weeks of caregiver leave
