Job Overview
Location
Remote
Job Type
Full-time
Category
Other
Date Posted
April 8, 2026
Full Job Description
đź“‹ Description
- • The Certified Coder (Remote) - Emergency Medicine role at Washington University in St. Louis is responsible for reviewing medical record documentation to assign accurate billing codes (CPT and ICD-10) and ensure proper documentation for emergency medicine services, directly supporting compliant reimbursement and revenue cycle integrity.
- • Day-to-day duties include reviewing patient records to identify pertinent facts for diagnosis and procedure coding, assigning appropriate CPT and ICD-10 codes, meeting with physicians to resolve documentation issues and secure signatures, assisting other coders with medical terminology and policy interpretation, preparing case reports, and initiating follow-up for billing processes.
- • The role is part of the university’s health information management or revenue cycle team within a leading academic medical institution, contributing to accurate clinical documentation and financial operations in a remote work environment with occasional on-site expectations.
- • The position offers the opportunity to deepen expertise in emergency medicine coding, develop leadership skills as a resource for peers, and contribute to physician education on documentation standards, supporting both professional growth and organizational compliance.
🎯 Requirements
- • Must hold one of the following coding credentials: AHIMA (CCA, CCS, or CCS-P) or AAPC (CPC, CPC-A, CPC-H, CPC-H-A, or a valid AAPC specialty-specific credential).
- • Previous coding experience or experience equivalent to an associate’s degree in a related field is preferred.
- • Demonstrated knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding systems is preferred.
🏖️ Benefits
- • Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
- • Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
- • Eligible employees receive a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan with university and employee contributions starting at 7%.
- • WashU covers the cost of tuition for employees and family, including 100% of dependent undergraduate-level college tuition at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years of service.
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About Washington University in St. Louis
Washington University in St. Louis is a private research university founded in 1853. It offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs across seven schools, including Arts & Sciences, Engineering, Medicine, Law, and Business. Located in St. Louis, Missouri, the university is classified as an R1 doctoral university with very high research activity. It operates a 169-acre Danforth Campus and a 164-acre Medical Campus, along with the Tyson Research Center. The university is affiliated with Barnes-Jewish Hospital and conducts extensive interdisciplinary research in biomedicine, engineering, social policy, and the arts.
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