Overview
Location: Quincy, IL Pay Range: $20.57 – $30.86 per hour | Based on Relevant Experience Schedule: Full-Time, Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
About the Role: Join our Revenue Integrity team as a Certified Coder. You’ll review clinical documentation and assign accurate ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes to support correct billing, clean claims, and timely reimbursement. This role blends careful attention to detail with clear communication to providers and clinic staff.
Primary Responsibilities
Review provider documentation and assign appropriate diagnosis and procedure codes (ICD-10-CM, CPT/HCPCS).
Apply current E/M guidelines, modifiers, NCCI edits, and payer rules to ensure compliance.
Work coding work queues in the EMR; resolve edits and charge capture issues for clean claim submission.
Perform pre-bill reviews and post-bill audits; identify trends and recommend fixes.
Partner with providers on documentation improvement; send clear, compliant queries when needed.
Research payer policies (LCD/NCD), coverage rules, and denials; assist with appeals.
Maintain productivity and accuracy targets; document work according to department standards.
Stay current on coding updates and regulatory changes (CMS, OIG, 21st Century Cures Act).
Protect PHI and follow HIPAA privacy and security policies.
Benefits & Compensation
Core Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, including a health navigation assistant.
Life & Disability Insurance: Employer-provided life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250 annually to support your educational goals.
Paid Time Off: Starting at 17 frontloaded PTO days, 6 paid holidays, and 5 paid volunteer days.
Parental Benefits: Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave, childcare assistance, and financial support for adoption and surrogacy.
Financial Perks: Bi-weekly 401(k) employer match and access to earned wages before payday through the Instant Pay Benefit.
Qualifications
Current coding certification required: CPC, COC, or CCS/CCS-P.
1–2 years of professional coding experience preferred (ambulatory/specialty clinic experience a plus).
Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT/HCPCS, E/M 2021+ guidelines, modifiers, and NCCI edits.
Familiarity with payer policies, medical necessity, and denial/appeal workflows.
Comfortable working in an EMR and coding/encoder tools; Epic experience preferred.
High attention to detail, clear communication skills, and a patient-first mindset.
High school diploma or GED required; additional coursework in anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology preferred.
Discover Your Future at Quincy Medical Group!
Make a meaningful impact by ensuring accurate coding and supporting excellent patient care. Apply today to join our team!
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