Certified Coder (Remote) - Pediatrics Central Administration

Washington University in St. Louis is a leading academic institution and healthcare organization committed to excellence in education, research, and patient care. This role reviews medical documentation to assign accurate CPT and ICD-10 codes, ensuring compliant billing and reimbursement processes. The position supports pediatric central administration by maintaining coding accuracy, collaborating with physicians, and assisting with billing follow-up activities.

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a Certified Coder to support Pediatrics Central Administration in a remote capacity. This role is responsible for reviewing medical record documentation and assigning accurate CPT and ICD-10 codes to ensure compliant billing and reimbursement. The position collaborates with physicians and internal billing teams to maintain documentation accuracy and uphold regulatory standards.

Responsibilities:
- Review medical records to identify diagnoses and procedures that accurately reflect patient conditions and treatment.
- Assign appropriate CPT codes for evaluation and management services and ICD-10 diagnosis codes.
- Meet with physicians to clarify documentation, resolve coding issues, and secure necessary signatures.
- Prepare case reports and initiate follow-up actions to support billing processes.
- Assist with physician education regarding documentation requirements.
- Support coding team members with medical terminology and policy interpretation as needed.

Requirements:
- Active coding credential from AHIMA (CCA, CCS, CCS-P) or AAPC (CPC, CPC-A, CPC-H, CPC-H-A or specialty credential).
- Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding standards.
- Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
- Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
- Proficiency with computer systems and medical documentation platforms.
- Effective communication skills for physician collaboration.

Benefits:
- Competitive hourly compensation.
- Comprehensive health insurance and retirement savings plan.
- Generous paid time off and wellness programs.

This role supports accurate medical billing operations within a leading academic healthcare environment.