Job Overview
Location
Remote
Job Type
Full-time
Category
Software Engineering
Date Posted
April 2, 2026
Full Job Description
đź“‹ Description
- • The Coder Certified (Remote) - Orthopedic Surgery role at Washington University in St. Louis is a critical position responsible for ensuring accurate medical coding and billing compliance within the orthopedic surgery department, directly impacting revenue cycle integrity and regulatory adherence.
- • This role supports the financial and operational health of the university’s medical services by translating complex clinical documentation into standardized codes that enable proper reimbursement and data reporting.
- • Day-to-day responsibilities include reviewing medical records to extract pertinent clinical facts for accurate diagnosis and procedure coding, assigning appropriate CPT and ICD-9/ICD-10 codes based on documentation, and collaborating with physicians to resolve discrepancies and obtain necessary signatures.
- • The coder acts as a subject matter expert, providing guidance to junior coding staff on medical terminology, coding policies, and regulatory requirements, while also leading efforts to educate physicians on documentation best practices to improve coding accuracy.
- • Additional duties involve preparing case reports, initiating follow-up actions for billing processes, and performing other assigned tasks to support the coding team’s efficiency and compliance.
- • Working within the Orthopedic Surgery department at a prestigious academic medical center, the role contributes to a mission-driven environment focused on excellence in patient care, research, and education.
- • The position offers the opportunity to deepen expertise in specialty-specific coding, particularly in orthopedic procedures, while developing skills in clinical documentation improvement, audit readiness, and healthcare revenue cycle management.
- • Remote work flexibility allows for a balanced professional life while contributing to a leading institution in healthcare innovation and academic medicine.
🎯 Requirements
- • Must hold one of the following active coding credentials: Certified Coding Associate (CCA), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), or Certified Coding Specialist-Physician Based (CCS-P) from AHIMA; or Certified Professional Coder (CPC), CPC-Apprentice (CPC-A), CPC-Hospital (CPC-H), or CPC-Hospital Apprentice (CPC-H-A) from AAPC.
- • Previous coding experience or equivalent knowledge to an associate’s degree in medical coding, billing, or a related health information field is preferred.
- • Demonstrated knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding systems, including familiarity with orthopedic-specific procedure and diagnosis codes, is required for accurate code assignment.
🏖️ Benefits
- • Comprehensive benefits package including up to 22 days of vacation annually, 10 recognized holidays, and accrued sick time to support work-life balance.
- • Access to competitive health insurance plans with priority appointments, reduced copays/coinsurance, and wellness resources such as mental health support, annual screenings, and fitness challenges.
- • Tuition remission benefits covering 100% of dependent undergraduate tuition at Washington University after seven years of service, plus 40% reimbursement for eligible external institutions.
Skills & Technologies
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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