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Mid Level Medical Coding Training Jobs in Chicago, IL

Methodist Hospitals

CODING SPECIALIST

Merrillville, IN · On-site

... of medical record documentation to accurately assign ICD-10-CM, CPT 4, and HCPCS codes and to ... Checks Methodist's internal e-mail when logging on for work, at mid-day, and before logging off.

Methodist Hospitals

CODING SPECIALIST

Merrillville, IN · On-site

... of medical record documentation to accurately assign ICD-10-CM, CPT 4, and HCPCS codes and to ... Checks Methodist's internal e-mail when logging on for work, at mid-day, and before logging off.

NorthShore

Supervisor, Hospital Coding

Warrenville, IL · On-site

$30.46 - $45.69/hr

Supervise and provide leadership to a team of medical coders, offering guidance, training, and support to ensure high-quality code assignments. * Oversee and review diagnostic (ICD-10-CM) and ...

NorthShore

Supervisor, PB Surgical Coding

Warrenville, IL · On-site

$32.60 - $48.90/hr

Supervise and provide leadership to a team of medical coders, offering guidance, training, and support to ensure high-quality code assignments. * Oversee and review diagnostic (ICD-10-CM) and ...

Cresco Labs

Mid-Level Graphic Designer

Chicago, IL

JOB SUMMARY Cresco Labs is seeking a Mid-Level Graphic Designer to join our growing in-house ... major medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(K)-match program, FSA/HSA programs, LTD/STD ...

EDGEWATER HEALTH

Certified Medical Coder

Gary, IN · Remote

$22.50 - $30.75/hr

... training. * Perform other duties as assigned by the Revenue Cycle Manager. REQUIRED COMPETENCIES-KSAS Knowledge * ICD-10-CM diagnosis coding * CPT procedural coding * HCPCS Level II coding * Medical ...

Cresco Labs

Mid-Level Graphic Designer

Chicago, IL

The Mid-Level Graphic Designer independently owns the execution of a variety of print and digital ... major medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(K)-match program, FSA/HSA programs, LTD/STD ...

Cresco Labs

Mid-Level Graphic Designer

Chicago, IL · On-site

The Mid-Level Graphic Designer independently owns the execution of a variety of print and digital ... major medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(K)-match program, FSA/HSA programs, LTD/STD ...

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As of Jul 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for mid level medical coding training in Chicago, IL is $30.89, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $25.53 and $35.43 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Mid Level Medical Coding Training vs Medical Coding Specialist?

AspectMid Level Medical Coding TrainingMedical Coding Specialist
CredentialsTypically requires certification prep, such as CPC or CCARequires certification, such as CPC or CCS
Work EnvironmentTraining programs, online courses, or entry-level positionsHealthcare facilities, outpatient clinics, insurance companies
Industry UsagePrepares individuals for coding rolesPerforms coding and billing tasks in healthcare settings

Mid Level Medical Coding Training provides foundational knowledge and certification preparation for those entering the field, while a Medical Coding Specialist actively performs coding duties in healthcare environments. The training is a stepping stone toward becoming a certified coding professional, who then applies those skills in real-world settings.

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Medical Records Technician (Coder In/Out)

SD Department of Veterans Affairs

North Chicago, IL

$40K/yr

Other

Posted 11 days ago

Job description

The MRT Coder is a position located under the Health Information Management Division of the Resources Directorate at the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center (FHCC) in North Chicago, Illinois. This position is responsible for maintaining the quality of patient records, assigning of appropriate International Classification of Diseases (ICD), Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) codes, and other duties as assigned.Qualifications:Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
Experience and Education:
  • Experience. One year of creditable experience that indicates knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, medical coding, and the structure and format of a health records.
OR
  • Education. An associate's degree from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education with a major field of study in health information technology/health information management, or a related degree with a minimum of 12 semester hours in health information technology/health information management (e.g., courses in medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, medical coding, and information to health records). Transcripts required.
OR
  • Completion of an AHIMA approved coding program, or other intense coding training program of approximately one year or more that included courses in anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, basic ICD diagnostic/procedural, and basic CPT coding. The training program must have led to eligibility for coding certification/certification examination, and the sponsoring academic institution must have been accredited by a national U.S. Department of Education accreditor, or comparable international accrediting authority at the time the program was completed;
OR
  • Experience/Education Combination. Equivalent combinations of creditable experience and education are qualifying for meeting the basic requirements. Transcripts required.

Certification: Persons hired or reassigned to MRT (Coder) positions in the GS-0675 series in VHA must have either (1), (2), or (3) below:
  1. Apprentice/Associate Level Certification through AHIMA or AAPC.
  2. Mastery Level Certification through AHIMA or AAPC.
  3. Clinical Documentation Improvement Certification through AHIMA or ACDIS.
May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria).
Grade Determination: Medical Records Technician (Coder) Outpatient & Inpatient
GS-4
  • Experience or Education. None beyond basic requirements.
GS-5
  • Experience. One year of creditable experience equivalent to the next lower grade level;
OR
  • Education. Successful completion of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, with a major field of study in health information management or a related degree with a minimum of 24 semester hours in health information management or technology.
  • Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs:
    • Ability to use health information technology and various office software products used in MRT (Coder) positions (e.g., the electronic health record, coding and abstracting software, etc.).
    • Ability to navigate through and abstract pertinent information from health records.
    • Knowledge of the ICD CM, PCS Official Conventions and Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, and CPT guidelines.
    • Ability to apply knowledge of medical terminology, human anatomy/physiology, and disease processes to accurately assign codes to inpatient and outpatient episodes of care based on health record documentation.
    • Knowledge of The Joint Commission requirements, CMS, and/or health record documentation guidelines.
    • Ability to manage priorities and coordinate work to complete duties within required timeframes, and the ability to follow-up on pending issues.
GS-6
  • Experience. One year of creditable experience equivalent to the next lower grade level.
  • Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs:
    • Ability to analyze the health record to identify all pertinent diagnoses and procedures for coding and to evaluate the adequacy of the documentation.
    • Ability to determine whether health records contain sufficient information for regulatory requirements, are acceptable as legal documents, are adequate for continuity of patient care, and support the assigned codes. This includes the ability to take appropriate actions if health record contents are not complete, accurate, timely, and/or reliable.
    • Ability to apply laws and regulations on the confidentiality of health information (e.g., Privacy Act, Freedom of Information Act, and HIPAA).
    • Ability to accurately apply the ICD CM, PCS Official Conventions and Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, and CPT Guidelines to various coding scenarios.
    • Comprehensive knowledge of current classification systems, such as ICD CM, PCS, CPT, HCPCS, and skill in applying classifications to both inpatient and outpatient records based on health record documentation.
    • Knowledge of complication or comorbidity/major complication or comorbidity (CC/MCC) and POA indicators to obtain correct MS-DRG.
GS-7
  • Experience. One year of creditable experience equivalent to the next lower grade level.
  • Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs:
    • Skill in applying current coding classifications to a variety of inpatient and outpatient specialty care areas to accurately reflect service and care provided based on documentation in the health record.
    • Ability to communicate with clinical staff for specific coding and documentation issues, such as recording inpatient and outpatient diagnoses and procedures, the correct sequencing of diagnoses and/or procedures, and the relationship between health record documentation and code assignment.
    • Ability to research and solve coding and documentation related issues.
    • Skill in reviewing and correcting system or processing errors and ensuring all assigned work is complete.
    • Ability to abstract, assign, and sequence codes, including complication or comorbidity/major complication or comorbidity (CC/MCC), and POA indicators to obtain correct MS-DRG.
GS-8
  • Experience. One year of creditable experience equivalent to the next lower grade level.
  • Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs:
    • Ability to analyze the health record to identify all pertinent diagnoses and procedures for coding and to evaluate the adequacy of the documentation. This includes the ability to read and understand the content of the health record, the terminology, the significance of the comments, and the disease process/pathophysiology of the patient.
    • Ability to accurately perform the full scope of outpatient coding, including ambulatory surgical cases, diagnostic studies and procedures, and outpatient encounters, and inpatient facility coding, including inpatient discharges, surgical cases, diagnostic studies and procedures, and inpatient professional services.
    • Skill in interpreting and adapting health information guidelines that are not completely applicable to the work, or have gaps in specificity, and the ability to use judgment in completing assignments using incomplete or inadequate guidelines.
The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-08. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-04 to GS-08.
Reference: VA Handbook 5005/122 PART II APPENDIX G57. For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.
Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019, Employee Occupational Health Service.Education:Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.Employment Type: OTHER

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