Certified Coder – Orthopedic Surgery

WashU IT

Certified Coder remotely reviewing orthopedic surgery records and assigning CPT and ICD-10 codes. Supporting physicians and billing teams at Washington University in St.

Posted 9/10/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $26 - $39 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in ICD-10 and CPT coding, ensuring accurate medical record documentation and billing processes. Capable of leading coding teams and enhancing physician awareness of documentation requirements.

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ICD-10 CodingCPT CodingMedical TerminologyAHIMA Coding CredentialsAAPC Coding Credentials

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Hard Skills

Medical Record Documentation ReviewEvaluation and Management CodingDiagnosis CodingProcedure CodingCase Report Preparation

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Computer SystemsICD-10 Procedure Coding SystemMedical Billing and Coding

Certifications & Qualifications

AHIMA CCAAHIMA CCSAHIMA CCS-PAAPC CPCAAPC CPC-AAAPC CPC-HAAPC CPC-H-A

Industry Keywords

Medical CodingBilling ProcessDocumentation RequirementsPhysician Awareness

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review medical record documentation to determine appropriate billing codes and necessary documentation
Identify pertinent facts needed to select comprehensive diagnoses and procedures describing patients’ conditions and treatment
Code evaluation and management to appropriate CPT codes and diagnoses to appropriate ICD-10 codes
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
Perform other duties as assigned

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
No specific work experience is required
A diploma, certification or degree is not required
Driver's license is not required
Must complete applicable pre-employment screening, including criminal background check and verification of employment and education or licensure/certification as applicable
Preferred: Previous coding experience or experience equivalent to an associate’s degree in a related field
Preferred: Associate degree in Medical Coding & Billing
Preferred: Computer Systems, ICD-10 Procedure Coding System, Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Terminology

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 the employee and family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years