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Bannerhealth

Physician Practice Coder Oncology

Banner, IL · Remote

$18 - $24/hr

... Coding Associate (CCA), Certified Professional Coder - Apprentice (CPC-A), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), in an active status ...

Rush University

Coding Auditor

Chicago, IL · On-site

$32 - $52.08/hr

Required Job Qualifications: • Bachelor's Degree in lieu of Bachelor's degree, an Associate's degree with 5 years of auditing experience required. • Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or ...

OSF HealthCare

Lead Coding Specialist

Peoria, IL · On-site

$29.01 - $34.13/hr

Associate degree Other Licenses/Certifications: CPC, RHIA, RHIT or CCS Experience: 1 year experience in outpatient or inpatient coding. Other skills/knowledge: Excellent interpersonal and ...

R1 RCM

Coding Integrity Specialist

Chicago, IL · On-site

$28.24 - $40.21/hr

Bachelor's or associate's degree in HIM related fields?or CCS credential is required. * Minimum 5 years of inpatient coding. For this US-based position, the base pay range is $28.24 - $40.21 per hour

INSIGHT HEALTH SYSTEMS, INC.

Coding Specialist II

Chicago, IL · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • PTO

Completion of an AHIMA-approved coding program or an AAPC-approved coding program, or Associate degree in Health Information Management or a related field or an equivalent combination of years of ...

Insight

Coding Specialist II

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$25 - $32/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • PTO

Completion of an AHIMA-approved coding program or an AAPC-approved coding program, or Associate degree in Health Information Management or a related field or an equivalent combination of years of ...

Insight

Coding Specialist II

Chicago, IL · On-site

$25 - $32/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • PTO

Completion of an AHIMA-approved coding program or an AAPC-approved coding program, or Associate degree in Health Information Management or a related field or an equivalent combination of years of ...

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How much do coding associate jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for coding associate in Illinois is $15.97, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.99 and $18.41 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Coding Associate vs Medical Coder?

AspectCoding AssociateMedical Coder
Required CredentialsCertification (e.g., CPC, CCS), relevant trainingCertification (e.g., CPC, CCS), relevant training
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, healthcare facilitiesHospitals, outpatient clinics, insurance companies
Employer & Industry UsageHealthcare providers, medical officesHealthcare providers, insurance companies
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

The main difference between a Coding Associate and a Medical Coder lies in their job scope and experience level. Both roles require similar certifications and work in healthcare settings, but Coding Associates often are entry-level or support staff assisting with coding tasks, while Medical Coders typically have more experience and handle complex coding responsibilities independently.

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Infographic showing various Coding Associate job openings in Illinois as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 23% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $33,224 per year, or $16 per hour.

Claims Coding Specialist, Full Time- Days

The University of Chicago Medicine

Chicago, IL • On-site

$19.25 - $24.75/hr

Full-time

Posted 4 days ago

University Of Chicago Medicine rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 62 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

236th of 887 rated healthcare providers

Job description


Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, Uchicago Medicine, as a Claims Coding Specialist in the Radiation Oncology department. This position will be primarily a work from home opportunity with the requirement to come onsite as needed. You may be based outside of the greater Chicagoland area.
The Claims Coding Specialist (CCS) works under the supervision of the Revenue Integrity. The CCS team works collaboratively with physicians, assigned to his/her team/group in order to provide an optimal revenue cycle environment that is efficient, effective, comprehensive and compliant. The CCS team also works collaboratively with the ambulatory practice managers, billing staff and (at times) insurance payers to support a highly efficient, effective, and compliant revenue cycle program. The typical work includes the resolution to coding edits for all payers, revenue reconciliation, identify and/or organize appropriate education for physicians, and effective communication. The Claims Coding Specialist will also be responsible for the completion of all work assignments in a proficient and accurate manner; meeting productivity and quality standards set by the Revenue Integrity Director.
Essential Job Functions
  • Works directly with the hospital departments and ambulatory clinics to resolve coding and charging issues for all payers (NCCI, OCE, MUE, LCD, payer custom edits), including but not limited to denials and disputes.
  • Review medical documentation for assigning billing modifiers to insurance claims where appropriate and applicable.
  • Works assigned work ques daily with the goal to complete all assigned tasks.
  • Serves as a primary resource supporting in-clinic physicians/providers. As such, organizes appropriate education for physicians and communicates regularly with physicians/providers to improve the overall claims, revenue cycle, and business functions of the practice. utinely communicates with medical staff, practice administrators, billing staff and payers as needed to discuss clinical questions with respect to coding assignment or resolution in a courteous and professional manner.
  • Meets regularly with the practice manager and medical director to review in-clinic revenue cycle performance and to identify appropriate solutions for advancing an efficient, effective, and compliant revenue cycle program.
  • Perform charge reconciliation and work with the physicians/providers and/or practice managers in instances of missing revenue; with the optimal goal of ensuring the missing revenue gets posted and realized.
  • Assist with identifying trends and opportunities to address root causes, updates systems and/or provider feedback/education/training.
  • Maintains current knowledge of all billing and compliance policies, procedures and regulations and attends appropriate training sessions as required.
  • Assist with orientation of newly hired Claims Coding Specialists.
  • Attends and participates in team meetings to discuss coding/charging issues and serves on task forces as needed.
  • Meets all productivity and quality expectations and participates in all scheduled audits.

Required Qualifications
  • Ability to identify trends and recommend solutions to billing and revenue cycle processes and problems
  • Coding certification required within 3 months of hire.
  • Epic, IDX and Centricity experience strongly preferred
  • High school diploma required. Associate or Bachelor's degree in a health-care information or health care finance related field preferred.
  • Proven working knowledge of CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) and ICD (International Classification of Diseases) coding systems required.
  • Knowledge of Federal billing regulations governing Medicare and Medicaid programs, and working knowledge of other managed care and indemnity (third party) payor requirements.
  • Must possess a working knowledge of Local and National Coverage Determination policies (LCD's and NCD's), Ambulatory Payment Classification (APC) related edits such as the National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) and Outpatient Code Editor (OCE).
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
  • Must be highly analytical, and have excellent written and verbal communication skills,
  • Must possess excellent organizational, time management and multi-tasking skills, along with demonstration of excellent interpersonal skills.

Licenses and Certifications
  • Health Information Management or Coding certification required within three months of hire: RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator) RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician), CPC (Certified Professional Coder), COC (Certified Outpatient Coder), CCS (Certified Coding Specialist), CCS-P (Certified Coding Specialist Physician), or CCA (Certified Coding Associate).

Position Details
  • Job Type/FTE: 1.00 FTE
  • Shift: Days Monday-Friday- Hyde Park (will need to commit to onsite training and workflow meetings)
  • Unit/Department: Radiation Oncology-Finance
  • CBA Code: Non-Union

About Us
We've been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment... with patients and with each other. We're in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you'd like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we're doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.
UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at: UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities
UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.
As a condition of employment, all employees are required to complete a pre-employment physical, background check, drug screening, and comply with the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law.
Compensation & Benefits Overview
UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.
The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.
Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits - UChicago Medicine.

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