To support a world-class academic health-care system, the full-time Illinois Licensed Inpatient Coder will code and abstract diagnoses and procedures from inpatient and outpatient medical records remotely, with a weekend requirement on Saturdays and Sundays. Key responsibilities Assigns ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT codes for inpatient and outpatient medical records Abstracts key data elements for billing and reviews records for clinical pertinence Communicates with medical staff to ensure accurate assignment of diagnoses and procedures Required qualifications Associate degree Certification as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) Thorough knowledge of ICD-10CM/PCS and CPT coding systems, DRG systems, and reimbursement regulations Familiarity with hospital information systems and electronic medical records Understanding of medical-legal rules regarding confidentiality and release of medical information