Advanced Medical Coder — Complex CPT/ICD10 & Coding Expert

Northwesternmedicine; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Coding Specialist II to perform CPT/ICD-10 coding through abstraction of the medical record, focusing on complex encounters and advanced coding skills.

The role collaborates with physicians and clinical teams to ensure accurate documentation and billing, trains staff on documentation and coding, and meets accuracy and productivity standards while maintaining confidentiality.

Qualifications

• RHIA/RHIT/CCS/CPC certification required.
• 0-2 years of experience in a relevant role.
• 94% accuracy on coding test required.

Responsibilities

• Code physician professional services and diagnosis codes with CPT/ICD-10 modifiers.
• Maintain 95% accuracy per Official Guidelines.
• Provide documentation feedback to physicians.
• Collaborate with Revenue Cycle and Patient Accounting.
• Train physicians and staff on documentation, billing, and coding.
• Resolve coding edits and support denials.
• Review and communicate new coding guidelines.
• Meet minimum coding productivity and quality standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Confidentiality

Problem solving

Education

RHIA/RHIT or CPC or CCS certification

Tools

CPT coding

ICD-10 coding

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Coding Specialist II to perform CPT/ICD-10 coding through abstraction of the medical record, focusing on complex encounters and advanced coding skills.

The role collaborates with physicians and clinical teams to ensure accurate documentation and billing, trains staff on documentation and coding, and meets accuracy and productivity standards while maintaining confidentiality.