Certified Coder - Medicine - Business Office

Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

Review hospital medical records for Department of Medicine provider documentation and assign the proper CPT and ICD-10 codes. Ensure accurate charges are captured and entered for billing on a timely basis.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain coding certification.
• Research correct coding as needed.
• Assist in the coordination of efforts related to increasing provider awareness in documentation requirements and to fully capture all inpatient charges.
• Accurately enter billing information into inpatient charge capture system.
• Review all inpatient medical records for the identification and capture of Medicine services. Code evaluation and management services and bedside procedures to the appropriate level per provider documentation. Assign ICD-10 codes per specialty.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Apply appropriate coding rules, teaching physician regulations, billing guidelines, and department policies.
• Accurately enter tracking codes and documentation information when applicable.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficient in medical terminology, evaluation and management CPT codes and ICD-10 Coding.
• Organized in material, thought, and action.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.
• Ability to maintain coding on a large patient volume and work within stressful situations.
• Previous coding experience or experience equivalent to an associate’s degree in a related field.

Required Qualifications

• 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 (the specialty-specific credential is only valid for that employee’s department).
• REQUIRED LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION: The RHIT or RHIA (or eligible) certification in health information management may be recognized in lieu of a coding credential and does not require experience.

Grade

C10-H

Salary Range

$24.80 - $37.19 / Hourly

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Accommodation

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Pre-Employment Screening

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.

Benefits Statement

Personal

• Want to Live Near Your Work and/or improve your commute? Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees. We also offer a forgivable home loan of up to $12,500 for closing costs and a down payment for homes in eligible neighborhoods.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.

Wellness

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

• 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.
• We offer 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.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO/AA Statement

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Diversity Statement

Washington University is dedicated to building a diverse community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment – fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.