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Certified Coder - Radiology
$52,624 - $78,915/Yr
Washington University in St. Louis - Saint Louis, MO
posted about 2 months ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Saint Louis, MO
Educational Services
About the position
The Certified Coder - Radiology position at Washington University in St. Louis involves reviewing medical record documentation to determine appropriate billing codes and necessary documentation. The role requires collaboration with physicians to ensure accurate coding and compliance with documentation requirements, while also assisting other coders in the department.
Responsibilities
- Review documentation in medical records to identify pertinent facts for coding diagnoses and procedures.
- Code evaluation and management to appropriate CPT codes and diagnoses to appropriate ICD-9 codes.
- Meet with physicians to review documentation, resolve coding issues, and secure signatures for unsigned dates of service.
- Act as a lead person and assist coders with medical terminology and policy interpretation as required.
- Assist in increasing physician awareness of documentation requirements.
- Prepare case reports and initiate follow-up for the billing process.
Requirements
- Must have one of the following coding credentials: AHIMA (CCA, CCS, or CCS-P); AAPC (CPC, CPC-A, CPC-H, CPC-H-A, or specialty-specific coding credentials).
- No specific work experience is required for this position.
Nice-to-haves
- Previous coding experience or equivalent experience to an associate's degree in a related field.
- Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding.
- Skills in Computer Systems, ICD-10 Procedure Coding System, Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Terminology.
Benefits
- 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 challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs, and employee assistance program (EAP).
- 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with a 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.
