Exciting Career Opportunities Await!
As our organization continues to expand, we are eager to welcome talented individuals to our team. We encourage you to explore our available positions and apply for the one that aligns best with your skills and aspirations. You can monitor your application status and stay informed about new openings that may catch your interest.
Work Schedule
- Shift: Monday - Friday, Daytime
- Weekly Hours: 40
Position Overview
The primary responsibility of this role is to review moderate to minimally complex medical records, accurately assign ICD-10-CM diagnoses, and extract relevant data for claims processing, data retrieval, and analysis. Adherence to the Standards of Ethical Coding established by the American Health Information Association, as well as compliance with official coding and reporting guidelines and hospital-specific protocols, is essential. A solid understanding of applicable federal regulations concerning ancillary coding and reimbursement is also required.
Key Responsibilities
- Examine ancillary medical records to identify and code diagnoses, ensuring all conditions are documented and sequenced correctly by the provider.
- Utilize the encoder to assign ICD-10-CM codes accurately, following the Uniform Hospital Discharge Data Set Guidelines and official coding standards.
- Confirm that medical necessity criteria are satisfied by reviewing encoder edits and CMS policies, addressing potential medical necessity denials through physician documentation review.
- Verify specific charges in the billing system (Cerner) to ensure timely and accurate billing, communicating any issues with the relevant department manager or their designee.
- Actively engage in the Revenue Cycle by monitoring the Prebill report to ensure timely completion of coding tasks.
- Participate in educational and training sessions as directed by the Coding Manager, and maintain coding credentials through ongoing education provided by the organization.
Qualifications and Skills
- Required credentials: CPC, CCA, CCS, or CCS-P; CCA must be completed for the Outpatient Coding Specialist role. For advancement to positions such as Inpatient Coding Specialist or Outpatient Coding II Specialist, a CCS or CCS-P must be obtained within two years of hire.
- Preferred: Coding experience in a medical center.
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements, APCs, modifiers, and accounts receivables is advantageous.
- Basic PC skills and maintenance knowledge are necessary.
Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range: $17.95 - $26.93
We offer a comprehensive benefits package for eligible positions, including:
- Health and Dental Insurance
- IMRF (Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund)
- Retirement Plans (457 and 401A)
- Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care
- Life Insurance
- Short and Long-Term Disability
- Optional Insurance Plans
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement and Loan Forgiveness Programs
- Discounts at the Gift Shop
- CGH Day Care Discounts
- CGH Dietary Discounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- CGH Pharmacy Discounts
- CGH Vision Center Discounts
Thank you for considering a career with us. We look forward to your application!