Certified Coder – Appeals

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Analyze medical record documentation to extract essential details required for selecting comprehensive diagnoses and procedures.

• Assign codes for evaluation and management utilizing the appropriate CPT codes.

• Code diagnoses using the relevant ICD-10 codes.

• Collaborate with physicians to review documentation, address coding issues, obtain signatures for unsigned dates of service, and flag files for follow-up.

• Serve as the lead individual while assisting coders and IBC staff with medical terminology and policy interpretation.

• Support initiatives aimed at enhancing physician awareness regarding documentation requirements.

• Create case reports and initiate follow-up actions for the billing process.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must possess one of the following coding credentials: AHIMA (CCA, CCS, or CCS-P); AAPC (CPC, CPC-A, CPC-H, CPC-H-A, or any AAPC specialty-specific coding credential).

• No specific prior work experience is necessary.

• Familiarity with ICD-10 and CPT coding is preferred.

• Knowledge of Computer Systems.

• Understanding of ICD-10 Procedure Coding System.

• Background in Medical Billing and Coding.

• Proficiency in Medical Terminology.

• A diploma, certification, or degree is not mandatory.

• A driver's license is not required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Up to 22 days of vacation.

• 10 recognized holidays.

• Sick time.

• Competitive health insurance packages featuring priority appointments and reduced copays/coinsurance.

• Complimentary Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.

• Defined contribution 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan, including employee 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.

• 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child.

• Family care resources.

• Tuition coverage for employees and their families, including up to 100% coverage of dependent undergraduate-level college tuition at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years.