Northwestern Medicine

Remote work from Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Iowa Description The Inpatient Coder 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 Inpatient Coder II is the coding and reimbursement expert for ICD-10-CM diagnosis coding and ICD-10-PCS procedure coding for complex inpatient acute care discharges. This person possesses a strong foundation in coding conventions, instructions, Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting and Coding Clinics. The Inpatient Coder II has a deep understanding of disease process, anatomy/physiology, pharmacology and medical terminology. Responsibilities Utilizes technical coding expertise to assign appropriate ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes to complex inpatient visit types. Complexity is measured by a Case Mix Index (CMI) and Coder II’s typically...

A healthcare institution seeks an Inpatient Coder II to work remotely from Illinois or nearby states. This role involves coding and reimbursement expertise for complex inpatient discharges, requiring 3 years of coding experience, RHIA or RHIT credentials, and a solid understanding of clinical documentation. Ideal candidates will have proficiency in ICD-10 coding conventions and collaboration with clinical staff. This position offers a chance to impact quality metrics and reimbursement processes. #J-18808-Ljbffr