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Senior 3M Medical Coding Jobs in Springfield, IL

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Springfield, IL · On-site

$69.19 - $76/hr

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How much do senior 3m medical coding jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior 3m medical coding in Springfield, IL is $133,610.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $114,500.00 and $158,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Senior 3M Medical Coding vs Medical Coding Specialist?

AspectSenior 3M Medical CodingMedical Coding Specialist
CertificationsAHIMA/ACM, CPC, CCSAHIMA/ACM, CPC, CCS
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, healthcare facilities using 3M coding softwareHospitals, outpatient clinics, insurance companies
Job ResponsibilitiesOversees coding accuracy, audits, uses 3M software, mentors staffPerforms medical coding, reviews medical records, ensures compliance

Senior 3M Medical Coders typically have advanced responsibilities, including audits and mentoring, and often work with 3M coding software. Medical Coding Specialists focus on accurate coding and record review. The senior role involves more oversight and technical expertise, while the specialist role emphasizes coding accuracy and compliance.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Senior 3M Medical Coder, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Senior 3M Medical Coder, you need deep knowledge of medical coding standards (ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS), healthcare regulations, and typically a certification such as CCS, CPC, or RHIT/RHIA. Expertise in 3M coding software, electronic health records (EHR) systems, and clinical documentation improvement (CDI) tools is highly valued. Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and effective communication skills distinguish top performers in this role. These skills are crucial for ensuring accurate coding, compliance, optimized reimbursement, and minimizing billing errors in healthcare organizations.

What is a Senior 3M Medical Coder?

Senior 3M Medical Coders are experienced professionals who use 3M's medical coding software to assign standardized codes to diagnoses and procedures in patient medical records. They ensure accuracy and compliance with healthcare regulations, optimize reimbursement, and often mentor or review the work of junior coders. Their role is critical in maintaining the integrity of health information, supporting billing processes, and improving healthcare data quality. Senior coders are typically required to have certifications such as CPC or CCS and several years of relevant coding experience.

What are some common challenges faced by Senior 3M Medical Coders, and how can they be addressed?

Senior 3M Medical Coders often encounter challenges such as keeping up with frequent updates to coding standards (like ICD-10 and CPT), ensuring high accuracy under tight deadlines, and navigating complex cases that require advanced clinical knowledge. Collaborating closely with physicians and clinical staff can help clarify documentation and reduce errors. Continuous professional development, attending coding workshops, and leveraging 3M’s software tools for audits and validation are effective strategies to maintain high performance and compliance.
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Infographic showing various Senior 3M Medical Coding job openings in Springfield, IL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $133,610 per year, or $64.2 per hour.

Eligibility System Tester (MOA II)

State of Illinois

Springfield, IL • On-site, Remote

$6.8K - $9.8K/mo

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 9 days ago


State Of Illinois rating

7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 74 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

13th of 50 rated states


Job description

Job Requisition ID: 57721 
Opening Date:
07/28/2026
Closing Date:
08/11/2026
Agency:
Department of Healthcare and Family Services

BPIS: 08547
Class Title: 
MANAGEMENT OPERATIONS ANALYST II - 25542 
Skill Option: 
None 
Bilingual Option: 
None
Salary:
Anticipated starting salary $6820monthly; Full salary range $6820 - $9875/monthly
Job Type:
Salaried
Category: 
Full Time 
County:
Sangamon
Number of Vacancies:
1
Bargaining Unit Code: 
RC062 Technical Employees, AFSCME
Merit Comp Code: 

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

 

 

Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you're helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you're part of something bigger-something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career you're looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule-flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Position overview: 

The Department of Healthcare and Family Services, Bureau of Eligibility Systems is seeking to hire an Eligibility System Tester. The candidate will join a talented team of colleagues working to improve the lives of Illinoisans by assuring the HFS programs and systems provide health coverage to eligible Illinoisans consistent with State and Federal requirements. As a Senior Tester, the candidate will work collaboratively with individuals across the bureaus as well as in other bureaus and other State agencies to design, test and implement changes to the Integrated Eligibility System which is used by staff statewide to determine and maintain eligibility for public benefits such as the Medicaid program administered by HFS.

The ideal candidate will have a high attention to detail and excellent communication skills that allows them to document findings thoroughly and accurately and to interpret and explain complex materials. The candidate should enjoy problem solving and possess critical thinking skills. They should thrive in a fast-paced work environment that requires prioritization of multiple ongoing work streams and working collaboratively as a part of a team.

HFS values employees with different backgrounds, life experiences, and talents.

Employees receive a robust benefit package including:

  • Monday-Friday work schedule
  • Flexible work schedules are available in many program areas. (Remote work may be an option for certain positions.)
  • Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance
  • Pension Plan
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Deferred Compensation Program and other pre-tax benefit programs (Medical/Daycare)
  • Employees earn (12) paid Sick Days annually.
  • New Employees earn (10) paid Vacation Days their first year of service and can earn up to (25) paid Vacation Days annually.
  • Employees earn (3) paid Personal Days annually.
  • (13-14) paid holidays annually (based on start date)

If you are seeking a new opportunity, and this position appeals to you, please apply today!

At the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS), we value staff as our greatest asset. We work in a spirit of teamwork to help millions of Illinoisans access high quality healthcare and fulfill child support obligations to advance their physical, mental, and financial well-being. We provide healthcare coverage for children and adults through Medicaid and other medical programs, and we help ensure that children receive financial resources from both their parents through Child Support Services. The HFS Office of the Inspector General investigates, audits and reviews program activity to ensure the integrity of our programs is maintained.

HFS is committed to promoting and preserving a workplace culture that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion.  We welcome and value employees with different backgrounds, life experiences, and talents.  It is the collective sum of our individual differences that provides a broad perspective, leading to greater innovation and achievement.  In recruiting for our team, we recognize the unique contributions of each applicant regardless of culture, ethnicity, race, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, disability, and sexual orientation. HFS is an equal opportunity employer.

Essential Functions
  • Under direction, serves as an Eligibility System Tester by conducting independent complex duties in the research, monitoring and analysis for Integrated Eligibility System (IES), Application for Benefits Eligibility (ABE), Manage My Case (MMC) systems
  • Conducts comprehensive analytical research of IES, ABE and MMC activity and their impact across systems
  • Researches and analyzes the effectiveness of protocols, policy implementation and communication
  • Serves a liaison with other agencies/organization/intra-agency regarding the systems
  • Attends various meetings to identify priority areas for requirements and design, for testing, to discuss issues and successes of testing
  • Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above
Minimum Qualifications
  • Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college, supplemented by a master's degree in business or public administration, with coursework in areas such as economic theory, accounting and finance, organizational theory, and operations research.
  • Requires three (3) years progressively responsible professional experience in management operations analysis
Preferred Qualifications
  • Minimum of one (1) year of experience conducting user acceptance testing of system functionality, preferably within an
    Integrated Eligibility System (IES) in Illinois
  • Minimum of two (2) years of work experience with Medical Programs administered by a Health and Human Services such  as Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI), Assistance to the Aged, Blind, and Disabled (AABD), and All Kids within the IES or a similar public benefits eligibility system, preferably in Illinois as a Human Services Caseworker (HSC) or a Social Services Career Trainee (SSCT)
  • Minimum of two (2) years of experience reviewing and interpreting complex information and communicating it to a variety of audiences
  • Minimum of one (1) year of experience documenting processes, evaluating their effectiveness, and implementing changes as needed
  • Minimum of two (2) years of experience utilizing Microsoft Office software products, including but not limited to Microsoft Excel to analyze data
Conditions of Employment
  • Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history
  • Requires the ability to utilize and maintain state issued equipment such as a laptop
  • Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate
    • The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description

Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Headquarter Location: 201 S Grand Ave E, Springfield, Illinois, 62704
Work County: Sangamon
Email: HFS.DMPApps@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Leadership & Management

This position DOES NOT contain "Specialized Skills" (as that term is used in CBAs).

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Use the "Apply" button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.

If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so. 

State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees - a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. 

Non-State employees should log in on the using the "View Profile" link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.  If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.

If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:

State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid

Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com - click "Application Procedures" in the footer of every page of the website.

The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your "junk mail", "spam", or "other" folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

  • donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
  • systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com

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About State of Illinois

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The State of Illinois is not a traditional company, but rather a governmental entity encompassing diverse agencies and departments that serve the constituents of Illinois. Based in Illinois, United States, this governmental body communicates with its citizens through the official website illinois.gov. The website is a one-stop resource for Illinois residents to access information about the state's services, including education, healthcare, transportation, and public safety, among others.

Company size

11 - 50 Employees

Headquarters location

Springfield, IL, US

Year founded

2009

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