Certified Coder – Obstetrics and Gynecology

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

📋 Description

• Examine medical record documentation to pinpoint essential details required for selecting comprehensive diagnoses and procedures that represent patients’ conditions and treatments.

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

• Apply ICD-10 codes to classify diagnoses accurately.

• Collaborate with physicians to review documentation, resolve coding discrepancies, and obtain signatures for any unsigned dates of service.

• Label files for necessary follow-up actions.

• Serve as the lead individual, providing assistance to coders and IBC staff regarding medical terminology and policy interpretation.

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

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

⛳️ Requirements

• Must possess one coding credential: AHIMA CCA, CCS, or CCS-P; AAPC CPC, CPC-A, CPC-H, CPC-H-A, or an AAPC specialty-specific coding credential.

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

• Preferred: prior coding experience or experience equivalent to an associate’s degree in a relevant field.

• Preferred: associate degree in Medical Coding & Billing.

• Proficiency in computer systems.

• Understanding of medical billing and coding practices.

• Knowledge of medical terminology.

• A diploma, certification, or degree is not a prerequisite.

• No specific prior work experience is necessary.

• A driver's license is not mandatory.

• External candidates receiving an offer must complete relevant pre-employment screenings, including criminal background checks and verification of employment, education, or licensure/certification when applicable.

🏝️ Benefits

• Up to 22 days of vacation.

• 10 recognized holidays.

• Sick time.

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

• Complimentary Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.

• Defined contribution 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with employee and university contributions beginning 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 for dependent undergraduate-level college tuition at WashU and 40% at other institutions after seven years.

• Reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities.