Cook County

Cook County Health & Hospitals System is seeking an HIM Coder at John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital to abstract clinical data, assign ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT-4, and HCPCS codes, and ensure accurate documentation for reimbursement and compliance. The role supports inpatient and outpatient coding with a focus on accuracy and efficiency. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, at least one year of coding experience, and relevant AHIMA or AAPC certifications. #J-18808-Ljbffr

PLEASE BE ADVISED that this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement between Cook County and the AFSCM Union.Pursuant to the collective bargaining agreement, Cook County will exhaust internal eligible applicants prior to considering external applicants. Cook County is assembling a list of qualified candidates for this position that will be considered should the position not be filled with internal eligible applicants. LOCATION: John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital DEPARMENT: Health Information Management SHIFT: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM PAYRANGE: $37.658 HOURLY JOB SUMMARY AFSCME 1178 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...