Washington University in St. Louis is hiring a Certified Coder (Remote) - Pediatrics Central Administration

Washington University in St. Louis is hiring a Certified Coder to join our Pediatrics Central Administration team remotely. You will review medical record documentation to determine comprehensive billing codes and support pediatric services. This role acts as a lead, assisting fellow coders with medical terminology and policy interpretation.

What You'll Do

• Review documentation in medical records to identify all pertinent facts necessary to select comprehensive diagnoses and procedures.
• Code evaluation and management to the appropriate CPT code and code diagnosis to the appropriate ICD-10 code.
• Meet with physicians to review documentation, resolve coding issues, and secure signatures.
• Act as a lead person and assist coders with medical terminology and policy interpretation.
• Assist with efforts to increase physician awareness of documentation requirements.
• Prepare case reports and initiate follow-up for the billing process.

What We're Looking For

• 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).

Nice to Have

• Previous coding experience or experience equivalent to an associate’s degree in a related field.
• Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding.
• Associate degree in Medical Coding & Billing.
• Skills in Computer Systems, ICD-10 Procedure Coding System, Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Terminology.

Benefits & Compensation

• Compensation: $25.30 - $37.94 per hour.
• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages.
• Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• Defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan with university contributions starting at 7%.
• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, employee assistance program (EAP).
• 4 weeks of caregiver leave, family care resources.
• Tuition coverage for employee and family.

Work Mode

This is a fully remote position. You must hold one of the required AHIMA or AAPC coding credentials.

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.