Cook County Health

Job Overview This Third-Party Billing and Follow-Up Representative facilitates billing and collection processes for outstanding accounts receivable. The role analyzes claims, confirms demographics and billing information, recommends improvements to billing and collection practices, processes legal requests for information, and ensures compliance with local and federal regulations. Responsibilities Facilitate billing and collection processes for outstanding accounts receivable. Communicate with internal and external contacts to resolve billing, collection, and claims, including Medicare and other government and non-government accounts. Monitor daily queue performance, maintain acceptable levels, and alert management of high call volume patterns. Handle incoming and outgoing billing correspondence and phone inquiries related to patients, third-party administrators, attorneys, vendors, and insurance payers. Document conversations and actions taken to support all claims...

Cook County Health is seeking a Health Information Management Coder to abstract clinical information accurately for reimbursement and compliance. The role requires coding using ICD-10-CM, CPT-4, and ensuring quality standards are met. Candidates should possess a high school diploma or G.E.D. and have coding experience, with preferred certifications such as RHIA or CCS. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical coverage and paid time off. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Location John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital Department Health Information Management Shift 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM Pay Range $37.658 hourly Job Summary Under the supervision of a Coding Supervisor, the Health Information Management (HIM) Coder abstracts relevant clinical and demographic information from the medical record to identify the care rendered to the patient for the purpose of reimbursement, research and compliance. The HIM Coder ensures that the medical record reflects accurate attending physician documentation for coding of physician and facility encounters. Assigns ICD-10-CM and PCS codes, CPT-4, and HCPCS Level II codes in accordance with coding and reimbursement guidelines for physician and facility encounters. Abstracts into a group and assigns Diagnosis Related Group (DRG) on inpatient accounts and applies Ambulatory Payment Classifications (APC) to outpatient accounts. With minimal errors, identifies principal and secondary diagnosis and procedures based upon federally...