Certified Coder – Appeals

WashU IT

. Review medical record documentation to identify pertinent facts necessary to select comprehensive diagnoses and procedures .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $26 - $39 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in medical coding, including ICD-10 and CPT coding, while effectively collaborating with physicians to ensure accurate documentation and billing processes. Proficient in medical terminology and capable of assisting in policy interpretation and coder support.

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ICD-10 CodingCPT CodingMedical BillingMedical TerminologyCoding Credentials

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Hard Skills

ICD-10 CodingCPT CodingMedical BillingMedical Terminology

Tools & Technologies

Computer Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

AHIMA (CCA, CCS, CCS-P)AAPC (CPC, CPC-A, CPC-H, CPC-H-A)

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review medical record documentation to identify pertinent facts necessary to select comprehensive diagnoses and procedures
Code evaluation and management using appropriate CPT codes
Code diagnoses using appropriate ICD-10 codes
Meet with physicians to review documentation, resolve coding, secure signatures for unsigned dates of service, and tag files for follow-up
Act as lead person and assist coders and IBC staff with medical terminology and policy interpretation
Assist efforts to increase physician awareness of documentation requirements
Prepare case reports and initiate follow-up for the billing process

Requirements

What you’ll need

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)
No specific work experience is required
Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding is preferred
Computer Systems
ICD-10 Procedure Coding System
Medical Billing and Coding
Medical Terminology
A diploma, certification or degree is not required
Driver's license is not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

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, with employee and university contributions starting at 7%
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 your new child
Family care resources
Tuition coverage for employees and family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years