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Coder Reimbursement Specialist - Hospital Full‑time position. The Coding and Reimbursement Specialist (CCS) is responsible for coding and abstracting clinical data from the medical record, including inpatient, outpatient, commercial, Medicare, Medicaid, Illinois Public Aid, and all other payor types. Accurate and timely coding is essential for reimbursement to the hospital, according to the appropriately selected principal diagnosis and DRG in accordance with rules and regulations and coding methodologies, resulting in reimbursement and billing compliances as set forth by the Office of Inspector General. The CCS manages workload, assigns work to three inpatient and two outpatient coders, and oversees day‑to‑day operations of the coding/reimbursement area. The CCS monitors regulatory sources to keep HIM coding and other staff informed and trained on coding rules, regulations and related issues, works closely with patient financial services to resolve claim denials, assists in...