2 coder jobs found in Chicago, IL

Lead Coder - Outpatient - Same Day Surgery The lead coder outpatient same day surgery is responsible for overseeing and performing high level coding and abstracting of outpatient medical records in accordance with coding guidelines, payer regulations, and hospital policies. Provides guidance and training to the assigned coding unit and support to supervisor as it relates to daily workflow, data analysis, change implementation, and education in a continuous effort to improve processes, ensure compliance, and meet financial initiatives. Position is remote. Required skills and qualifications: Minimum high school diploma required. College degree preferred in health information technology. Active accreditation as a certified coding specialist (CCS), registered health information technician (RHIT), or registered health information administrator (RHIA). Minimum of 2-4 years related coding experience required, preferably in outpatient same day surgery. Ability to lead, mentor, and...

The Coding Specialist reviews superbills and the corresponding medical record documentation and assigns appropriate CPT, HCPCS, modifiers, and ICD 10 codes and post charges in order to achieve maximum reimbursement in accordance with OSNI protocols and procedures along with CMS and private payer guidelines. The core responsibilities will include: daily charge posting after assignment of appropriate billing and diagnostic codes, review of first level rejected claims in practice management, use of hospital portals to obtain operative reports and patient demographics, scanning of completed work into SRS . Additional responsibilities include querying physicians and ancillary medical staff when medical record requires clarification, ensuring medical record is amended by provider when appropriate and participating in internal provider coding review sessions. Qualifications High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience. RHIT, CPC, or CCS is required....