Billing Analyst I, Lab Administration - Full-Time, Day Shift

UChicago Medicine; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

UChicago Medicine is seeking a Billing Analyst I to support Lab Administration. You will monitor billing operations for defined service lines, verify charges, and collaborate with leadership to ensure accurate revenue capture in a primarily remote role with occasional on-site work in Hyde Park.

Responsibilities include posting Supply and Facility charges within four days of service, complying with CPT/ICD-9 coding standards, and helping resolve charge disputes while coordinating with Nursing,

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• 1–3 years’ experience with hospital billing operations.
• Knowledge of CPT and ICD-9 coding; certification within 12 months of hire (CPC, RHIT, RHIA).
• Medical terminology coursework completed.
• Familiarity with large healthcare information systems.
• Experience with PC-based spreadsheets and word processing.
• Analytical with excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to manage interpersonal relationships and multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Ensures all Supply and Facility charges are posted within 4 days of the date of service for assigned service lines or groups.
• Follows departmental policies, procedures, and billing regulations such as LMRPs, APCs, coding and documentation.
• Interfaces with Nursing, Vendors, and Supply Chain to reconcile discrepancies in charge and documentation.
• Works with Supply Chain to enter new product information to ensure correct accounts and codes.
• Assists in resolution of charge disputes.
• Performs other duties related to revenue capture and reimbursement as assigned.

Skills

CPT coding

ICD-9 coding

Medical terminology

Analytical

Communication

Education

High School diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

IDX

OACIS

EPIC

Last Word

Excel

Word

Job description

Job Description

Be a part of a world‑class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine, as a Billing Analyst I in our Lab Administration department.

In this role you will monitor billing operations for specific service lines or groups, and work directly with the Senior Billing Analyst, Supply Chain, Nursing, and Perioperative leadership to verify the accuracy and reconcile supply- and facility‑based charges. The role is based in the greater Chicagoland area and is primarily remote with occasional onsite work on the Hyde Park campus.

Essential Job Functions

• Ensures all Supply and Facility charges are posted within 4 days of the date of service for all assigned service lines or groups (or discharge date if applicable).
• Follows all departmental policies, procedures, and billing regulations such as LMRPs, APCs, diagnosis coding and documentation.
• Interfaces with Nursing, Vendors, and Supply Chain to reconcile discrepancies in charge and procedural documentation.
• Works with Supply Chain to enter new product information to assure correct accounts and billing codes have been assigned.
• Assists in resolution of charge disputes.
• Performs other duties related to revenue capture and reimbursement as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Minimum 1‑3 years’ experience with hospital billing operations required.
• Proven working knowledge of CPT and ICD‑9 coding systems required; certification required within twelve months of hire (CPC, RHIT, RHIA or any combination).
• Successful completion of medical terminology class.
• Familiarity with large healthcare information systems.
• Experience in PC‑based spreadsheets and word processing.
• Must be analytical and have excellent written and verbal communication.
• Demonstrated experience in managing interpersonal relationships and handling multiple priorities effectively.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Operating room billing operations preferred.
• Experience with IDX, OACIS, EPIC and/or Last Word preferred.

Position Details

• Job Type/FTE: Full-Time (1.00)
• Shift: Day Shift
• Work Location: Hyde Park/Remote
• Unit/Department: Lab Administration
• CBA Code: Non-Union

Location

Hyde Park, Chicago (5815 S Maryland Ave). The position is primarily remote with occasional onsite work at the Hyde Park campus.

Compensation & Benefits Overview

UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed annually. Compensation offered at hire will vary based on qualifications and experience. Benefit options for eligible roles include health, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and additional programs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

UChicago Medicine evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics. All employees are required to complete a pre-employment physical, background check, drug screening, and comply with flu vaccination requirements unless exempted by law.