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 support its Pediatrics Central Administration department. In this remote role, you will analyze medical record documentation to ensure accurate, compliant billing and coding.

What You'll Do

• Review medical record documentation to identify all pertinent facts necessary for selecting comprehensive diagnoses and procedures.
• Assign evaluation and management codes to the appropriate CPT code and assign diagnoses to the correct ICD-10 code.
• Meet with physicians to review documentation, resolve coding issues, secure signatures, and tag files for follow-up.
• Act as a lead person by assisting other coders with medical terminology and policy interpretation.
• Assist with initiatives to increase physician awareness of documentation requirements.
• Prepare case reports and initiate follow-up for the billing process.

What We're Looking For

• Must possess one of the following professional coding credentials: AHIMA (CCA, CCS, or CCS-P) or 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, and Medical Terminology.

Benefits & Compensation

• Compensation range: $25.30 - $37.94 per hour.
• 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 university contributions starting at 7%.
• Wellness resources including challenges, annual health screenings, mental health support, mindfulness programs, an employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, and access to dietitians.
• 4 weeks of caregiver leave.
• Tuition assistance for employee and family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years.

Work Mode

This position is fully remote.

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. The university is dedicated to building an inclusive community that fosters respect for all.