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Zing Health Holdings, Inc.

Director, Coding

Chicago, IL · Remote

COMPANY OVERVIEW Zing Health is a tech-enabled insurance company making Medicare Advantage the best ... As the Director of Coding, you will maintain responsibility for accurate coding and abstracting of ...

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How much do insurance coding jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for insurance coding in Illinois is $32.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.23 and $38.65 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Insurance Coding vs Medical Billing?

AspectInsurance CodingMedical Billing
Primary FocusAssigning codes to diagnoses and proceduresSubmitting claims and managing payments
CredentialsCertified Professional Coder (CPC), CPC-HCertified Professional Biller (CPB), CPC
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, insurance companiesMedical offices, billing companies, hospitals
Industry UsageHealthcare, insuranceHealthcare, insurance

Insurance Coding and Medical Billing are closely related healthcare roles. Insurance Coding involves assigning accurate codes to diagnoses and procedures, which is essential for proper billing and reimbursement. Medical Billing focuses on submitting claims, following up on payments, and managing patient accounts. While they often work together, coding is more about classification, and billing is about financial transactions.

What does an insurance coding do?

An insurance coder reviews medical records and assigns appropriate codes to diagnoses, procedures, and services for billing and reimbursement purposes. They ensure accuracy and compliance with coding standards like ICD-10 and CPT, often using specialized software and working closely with healthcare providers and insurance companies.
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Infographic showing various Insurance Coding job openings in Illinois as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 83% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 81% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 16% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $66,556 per year, or $32 per hour.

Director, Coding

Zing Health Holdings, Inc.

Chicago, IL • Remote

Full-time

Re-posted 12 days ago

Job description

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Zing Health is a tech-enabled insurance company making Medicare Advantage the best it can be for those 65-and-over. Zing Health has a community-based approach that recognizes the importance of the social determinants of health in keeping individuals and communities healthy. Zing Health aims to return the physician and the member to the center of the health care equation. Members receive individualized assistance to make their transition to Zing Health as easy as possible. Zing Health offers members the ability to personalize their plans, access to facilities designed to help them better meet their healthcare needs and a dedicated care team. For more information on Zing Health, visit www.myzinghealth.com.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:

As the Director of Coding, you will maintain responsibility for accurate coding and abstracting of clinical information from the medical record. You will also set coding guidelines and maintain highest coding data quality and integrity. You will work to set up a coding team as the team expands to support prospective and retrospective chart reviews. You will continuously track and train the staff to ensure accuracy and completion of coding. You will work with contracted provider groups to provide training and guidance for coding. Experience working with Medicare Health plans is a must.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

  • Ensure coding practices and health plan coding guidelines meet national coding and compliance guidelines
  • Hire and train new coding staff members in the team
  • Provides necessary education for coding staff including ICD10, CPT2 and other necessary standards
  • Continuously monitor and audit team's work on coding accuracy and completion metrics.
  • Build training and audit framework to support provider organizations managing our members
  • Work closely with full risk provider organizations to ensure highest quality charts and adherence to plan's coding guidelines
  • Work closely with vendors providing chart extraction or health assessment capabilities to ensure highest quality adherence to coding guidelines
  • Help other departments with coding reviews, questions and clarifications.


QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Required Qualifications

  • Thorough knowledge of ICD-10-CM and CPT coding principles and rules
  • Must be Certified Coder (AAPC or AHIMA)
  • Experience with encoders and computerized abstracting systems
  • Capacity to work independently
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Minimum 15+ years of coding experience
  • Knowledge and experience of Medicare Risk Adjustment guidelines

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