Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Coding Specialist II, PB Coding, Full-time, Days (Remote - Must reside in IL, IN
Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Coding Specialist II, PB Coding, Full-time, Days (Remote - Must reside in IL, IN, IA, or WI)
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Northwestern Memorial Hospital The salary range for this position is $24.56 - $34.39 (Hourly Rate)
Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose-driven and committed to our mission to deliver world-class care. Benefits: $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time) $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time) $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time) $250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part-time) Matching 401(k) Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage Life insurance Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus Paid time off and Holiday pay Description
The
Coding Specialist II
reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. The PB Coding Specialist II performs Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and International Classification of Diseases, volume 10 (ICD10) coding through abstraction of the medical record with a focus on more complex encounters and/or has expertise with HCPCs procedural codes. Responsibilities: Utilizes technical coding expertise to reviews the medical record thoroughly, utilizing all available documentation abstract and code physician professional services and diagnosis codes. Follows Official Guidelines and rules in order to assign appropriate CPT, ICD10 codes and modifiers with a minimum of 95% accuracy. Ensures charges are captured by performing various reconciliations. Provides documentation feedback to physicians Maintains coding reference information Trains physicians and other staff regarding documentation, billing and coding. Reviews and communicates new or revised billing and coding guidelines and information Attends meetings and educational roundtables, communicates pertinent information to physicians and staff. Resolves pre-accounts receivable edits. Collaborate with Patient Accounting, PB Billing, and other operational areas to provide coding reimbursement expertise. Qualifications
Required: Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS). Zero (0) to two (2) years of experience in a relevant role. 94% accuracy on organizations coding test. Preferred:
Bachelor's or Associate's degree in a Health Information Management program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). Previous experience with physician coding. Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.
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Coding Specialist II, PB Coding, Full-time, Days (Remote - Must reside in IL, IN, IA, or WI)
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Northwestern Memorial Hospital The salary range for this position is $24.56 - $34.39 (Hourly Rate)
Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose-driven and committed to our mission to deliver world-class care. Benefits: $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time) $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time) $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time) $250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part-time) Matching 401(k) Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage Life insurance Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus Paid time off and Holiday pay Description
The
Coding Specialist II
reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. The PB Coding Specialist II performs Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and International Classification of Diseases, volume 10 (ICD10) coding through abstraction of the medical record with a focus on more complex encounters and/or has expertise with HCPCs procedural codes. Responsibilities: Utilizes technical coding expertise to reviews the medical record thoroughly, utilizing all available documentation abstract and code physician professional services and diagnosis codes. Follows Official Guidelines and rules in order to assign appropriate CPT, ICD10 codes and modifiers with a minimum of 95% accuracy. Ensures charges are captured by performing various reconciliations. Provides documentation feedback to physicians Maintains coding reference information Trains physicians and other staff regarding documentation, billing and coding. Reviews and communicates new or revised billing and coding guidelines and information Attends meetings and educational roundtables, communicates pertinent information to physicians and staff. Resolves pre-accounts receivable edits. Collaborate with Patient Accounting, PB Billing, and other operational areas to provide coding reimbursement expertise. Qualifications
Required: Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS). Zero (0) to two (2) years of experience in a relevant role. 94% accuracy on organizations coding test. Preferred:
Bachelor's or Associate's degree in a Health Information Management program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). Previous experience with physician coding. Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.
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