Reviews medical record documentation to determine appropriate billing codes
Reviews the documentation in the record to identify all pertinent facts necessary to select comprehensive diagnoses and procedures
Codes evaluation and management to appropriate CPT code and diagnosis to appropriate ICD-9 code
Meets with physicians to review documentation, resolve coding, and secure signatures of unsigned dates of service
Acts as lead person and assists coders with medical terminology and policy interpretation as required
Assists with efforts to increase physician awareness of documentation requirements
Prepares case reports and initiates follow-up for billing process
Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements
Must have one of the following coding credentials: AHIMA (CCA, CCS, or CCS-P); AAPC (CPC, CPC-A, CPC-H, CPC-H-A)
Previous coding experience or experience equivalent to an associate’s degree in a related field (preferred)
Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding (preferred)
Benefits
Up to 22 days of vacation
10 recognized holidays
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, combining employee contributions and university contributions
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 new child
Tuition coverage for employees and their families, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years