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Medical Coder II

The Medical Coder II plays a key role in our hospital's revenue cycle by accurately coding diagnoses and procedures in accordance with established coding guidelines. This position is essential in maintaining financial accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Position Highlights:

• Position: Medical Coder II

• Location: Hybrid - Warrenville, IL and remote

• Full Time/Part Time: Full-time (40 hours per week)

• Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm

What you will do:

• Assign accurate diagnostic (ICD-10-CM) and procedural (CPT) codes to medical records based on clinical documentation, ensuring adherence to coding guidelines and conventions.

• Conduct internal audits of medical records and coding work to ensure the accuracy and consistency of code assignments.

• Examine clinical documentation in medical records, working with physicians and clinical staff to clarify and improve documentation as needed for accurate coding.

• Stay up-to-date with the latest coding guidelines, conventions, and regulatory changes to ensure coding accuracy.

• Collaborate with clinical staff to resolve coding-related questions and discrepancies and make appropriate code revisions.

• Ensure coding practices are in compliance with federal, state, and local healthcare regulations, as well as HIPAA privacy standards.

• Generate coding reports and summaries, providing feedback and insights on coding accuracy and trends.

• Assist in the training and mentoring of junior coders, helping them develop their coding skills and understanding of best practices.

• Analyze coding data to identify patterns, trends, and opportunities for process improvement

What you will need:

• Education: Associates Degree, required. Bachelors degree, preferred

• Certification: Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), OR Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), required

• Experience: 2+ years of coding experience, with proficiency in ICD-10-CM and CPT coding

Benefits (For full time or part time positions):

• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development

• Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Free Parking

• Wellness Program Savings Plan

• Health Savings Account Options

• Retirement Options with Company Match

• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

• Community Involvement Opportunities

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals - Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) - all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org.

When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

Please explore our website (www.endeavorhealth.org) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to "help everyone in our communities be their best".

Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.

At Endeavor Health, we are united by a shared commitment to working together to create a culture of connection and belonging-each of us bringing different skills and experiences as we deliver safe, seamless, and personal care. Every person, every time. We are committed to fostering an environment where all team members can be their best, learn, and pursue excellence together.

EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.