Certified Coder – Obstetrics and Gynecology

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

📋 Description

• Examine medical record documentation to pinpoint relevant information for thorough diagnosis and procedure coding.

• Assign evaluation and management codes utilizing the correct CPT codes.

• Apply appropriate ICD-10 codes for diagnoses.

• Collaborate with physicians to assess documentation, address coding concerns, and obtain signatures for any unsigned dates of service.

• Label files for subsequent follow-up.

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

• Support initiatives to enhance physician understanding of documentation necessities.

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

⛳️ 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 a specialty-specific coding credential from AAPC).

• Proficient knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding.

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

• Preferred: Associate degree in Medical Coding & Billing.

• Skills: Familiarity with Computer Systems, ICD-10 Procedure Coding System, Medical Billing and Coding, and Medical Terminology.

• No driver's license necessary.

🏝️ Benefits

• Up to 22 days of vacation.

• 10 recognized holidays.

• Sick time.

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

• Complimentary Metro transit U-Pass for qualifying employees.

• Defined contribution 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan, with 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 newborn.

• Family care resources for ongoing childcare needs.

• Resources for adult care.

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