UChicago Medicine
Overview
Base pay range
$32.00/hr - $44.00/hr Emergency Department Coder
role at
UChicago Medicine
– remote, work from home opportunity. You may be based outside of the greater Chicagoland area. Job Description
Be a part of a world-class academic health-care system at
UChicago Medicine
as an
Emergency Department Coder
in the
Medical Records
department. In this role, the Emergency Department Coder, under general direction, is responsible for coding and abstracting of diagnoses and charging for procedures from emergency department medical records for optimal and timely reimbursement and quality reporting. Responsibilities
Assign ICD-10-CM codes and CPT/HCPCS codes for emergency department medical record accounts, including diagnoses, facility-level E/M charges, infusion/injection charges, and additional bedside procedure charges Abstract key data elements required for billing, regulatory agencies, and other databases Review records for clinical pertinence and documentation to support accurate facility-based charges for services performed during the encounter Communicate with providers for clarification of documentation to ensure appropriate assignment of diagnoses, procedures, and/or facility E/M levels Review and resolve claim edits related to emergency department encounters to ensure compliant billing, including medical necessity and NCCI/CCI edits Assist with resolution of simple visit coding errors related to other outpatient visits as needed Perform qualitative analysis of records in accordance with regulatory standards and coding requirements using CPT/HCPCS and ICD-10-CM guidelines Meet the minimum acceptable standards for productivity and quality Maintain Continuing Education credits in accordance with AHIMA and/or AAPC requirements based on certification(s) Demonstrate courtesy and professionalism in interactions with visitors, co-workers, physicians, and other hospital personnel as a representative of Medical Records Services Maintain patient confidentiality as required by policy and industry standards Acknowledge and support Hospital goals; participate in regular training sessions to improve patient and customer communications Keep work area neat and clean; properly care for equipment Performs other related tasks as may be deemed necessary for the effective and efficient function of the Medical Records areas Required Qualifications
Certification as RHIT, RHIA, CEDC, COC, CPC, CCS-P or CCS If eligible, certification must be achieved within a year of hire Ability to prioritize and perform a variety of duties in a dynamic environment Good verbal and written communication skills Thorough working knowledge of ICD-10-CM and CPT coding systems and applicable regulations Thorough working knowledge of hospital information systems, EMR systems, and encoders Working knowledge of chart completion standards Understanding of medical-legal rules regarding confidentiality and release of medical information Must maintain total confidentiality of patient records PC experience Position Details
Job Type/FTE: Full-Time Shift: Days Work Location: Remote Unit/Department: Health Information Management CBA Code: 743 Clerical Why Join Us
We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person. We’re in this together: advancing medical innovation, serving the health needs of the community, and moving knowledge forward. UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer; we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics. Pre-employment requirements include a physical, background check, drug screening, and flu vaccination compliance unless exempted by law. Compensation & Benefits
Overview: UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range reflects anticipated wages for a full-time role and varies based on candidate qualifications, experience, and organizational considerations. Pay ranges for roles under collective bargaining agreements are determined accordingly. See Benefits page for eligible options. Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Engineering and Information Technology Industries
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$32.00/hr - $44.00/hr Emergency Department Coder
role at
UChicago Medicine
– remote, work from home opportunity. You may be based outside of the greater Chicagoland area. Job Description
Be a part of a world-class academic health-care system at
UChicago Medicine
as an
Emergency Department Coder
in the
Medical Records
department. In this role, the Emergency Department Coder, under general direction, is responsible for coding and abstracting of diagnoses and charging for procedures from emergency department medical records for optimal and timely reimbursement and quality reporting. Responsibilities
Assign ICD-10-CM codes and CPT/HCPCS codes for emergency department medical record accounts, including diagnoses, facility-level E/M charges, infusion/injection charges, and additional bedside procedure charges Abstract key data elements required for billing, regulatory agencies, and other databases Review records for clinical pertinence and documentation to support accurate facility-based charges for services performed during the encounter Communicate with providers for clarification of documentation to ensure appropriate assignment of diagnoses, procedures, and/or facility E/M levels Review and resolve claim edits related to emergency department encounters to ensure compliant billing, including medical necessity and NCCI/CCI edits Assist with resolution of simple visit coding errors related to other outpatient visits as needed Perform qualitative analysis of records in accordance with regulatory standards and coding requirements using CPT/HCPCS and ICD-10-CM guidelines Meet the minimum acceptable standards for productivity and quality Maintain Continuing Education credits in accordance with AHIMA and/or AAPC requirements based on certification(s) Demonstrate courtesy and professionalism in interactions with visitors, co-workers, physicians, and other hospital personnel as a representative of Medical Records Services Maintain patient confidentiality as required by policy and industry standards Acknowledge and support Hospital goals; participate in regular training sessions to improve patient and customer communications Keep work area neat and clean; properly care for equipment Performs other related tasks as may be deemed necessary for the effective and efficient function of the Medical Records areas Required Qualifications
Certification as RHIT, RHIA, CEDC, COC, CPC, CCS-P or CCS If eligible, certification must be achieved within a year of hire Ability to prioritize and perform a variety of duties in a dynamic environment Good verbal and written communication skills Thorough working knowledge of ICD-10-CM and CPT coding systems and applicable regulations Thorough working knowledge of hospital information systems, EMR systems, and encoders Working knowledge of chart completion standards Understanding of medical-legal rules regarding confidentiality and release of medical information Must maintain total confidentiality of patient records PC experience Position Details
Job Type/FTE: Full-Time Shift: Days Work Location: Remote Unit/Department: Health Information Management CBA Code: 743 Clerical Why Join Us
We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person. We’re in this together: advancing medical innovation, serving the health needs of the community, and moving knowledge forward. UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer; we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics. Pre-employment requirements include a physical, background check, drug screening, and flu vaccination compliance unless exempted by law. Compensation & Benefits
Overview: UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range reflects anticipated wages for a full-time role and varies based on candidate qualifications, experience, and organizational considerations. Pay ranges for roles under collective bargaining agreements are determined accordingly. See Benefits page for eligible options. Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Engineering and Information Technology Industries
Hospitals and Health Care Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at UChicago Medicine by 2x Get notified about new Coder jobs in
Chicago, IL .
#J-18808-Ljbffr