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WashU IT

Certified Coder – Surgery

WashU IT

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

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $26 - $39 per hourWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in Medical Billing and Coding, with a strong focus on ICD-10 and CPT coding systems. Capable of reviewing medical documentation, coding diagnoses accurately, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure compliance and accuracy in medical records.

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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)
Industry Keywords
Medical Record DocumentationEvaluation and Management CodingCoding Policy InterpretationCase ReportsFollow-Up Processes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Review medical record documentation to identify pertinent facts needed to select comprehensive diagnoses and procedures
  • Code evaluation and management to the appropriate CPT code
  • Code diagnoses to the appropriate ICD-9 code
  • Meet with physicians to review documentation, resolve coding, and secure signatures for unsigned dates of service
  • 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)
  • Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding
  • Computer Systems
  • ICD-10 Procedure Coding System
  • Medical Billing and Coding
  • Medical Terminology
  • A diploma, certification or degree is not required
  • No specific work experience is required
  • A 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 a new child
  • Family care resources for childcare needs
  • Adult care resources
  • Tuition coverage for employees and families, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years