Certified Coder; Remote - Anesthesiology

Position Summary

Reviews medical record documentation to determine appropriate billing codes and necessary documentation.

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• Reviews surgical documentation in the record to identify all pertinent facts necessary to select the comprehensive diagnoses and procedures that fully describe the patient’s conditions and anesthesia services provided.
• Codes evaluation and management services and procedures for pain management to appropriate CPT codes and diagnoses to appropriate ICD-10 codes.
• Codes evaluation and management services for critical care ICU to appropriate CPT codes and diagnoses to appropriate ICD-10 codes. Contacts with physicians to review documentation, resolve coding and secure signature of all unsigned dates of service, tagging files for follow up.
• Assists with efforts to increase physician awareness of documentation requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Remote.

• Typically sitting at desk or table.

• Office equipment.

A diploma, certification or degree is not required.

• 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

No specific work experience is required for this position.

• Computer Systems
• CPT Coding
• ICD‑10 Procedure Coding System
• Medical Billing and Coding
• Medical Terminology

A driver's license is not required for this position.

• 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).

• Previous coding experience or experience equivalent to an associate’s degree in a related field.
• Knowledge of ICD‑10 and CPT coding.
• Associate degree – Medical Coding & Billing

C10‑H

$25.30 – $37.94 per hour

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All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre‑employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and 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 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, and more!

• 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate‑level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

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