Coder

OSF HealthCare; Bloomington (IL); Remote; USD 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

OSF HealthCare is seeking a Coder responsible for accurately assigning ICD-CM/PCS and CPT/HCPCS codes to diagnoses and procedures. The role supports billing, statistics and reimbursement while aligning with coding guidelines and revenue cycle collaboration.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and certification with RHIA/RHIT/CCS/CCS-P/CCA/CPC or eligible within one year. This is an hourly position with remote flexibility near an OSF location.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Solid computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to be detail oriented.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy/physiology, disease processes, medical records and hospital procedures.
• Ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without distraction; basic keyboard and software skills.
• Able to communicate via written and verbal means; interact with supervisors, co-workers and physicians.

Responsibilities

• Assign ICD-CM/PCS & CPT/HCPCS codes to all pertinent diagnoses and procedures.
• Ensure coding adheres to guidelines and supports statistical and reimbursement purposes.
• Collaborate with revenue cycle team to ensure accurate billing and reimbursement.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Microsoft Office

Analytical thinking

Detail oriented

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Total Rewards

OSF HealthCare is dedicated to provide Mission Partners with a comprehensive and market-competitive total rewards package that includes benefits, compensation, recognition and well-being offerings that focus on the whole person and engage with their current stage of life and career.

Overview

Expected pay for this position is $25.10 - $29.54/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity. This is an Hourly position.

Candidates in Illinois or Michigan only, with professional coding experience

Training will be discussed during interview

Full Remote Near OSF Location

Position Summary

The Coder position assigns accurate ICD-CM/PCS & CPT/HCPCS codes to all pertinent diagnoses and procedures to introductory and other moderate level complexity coding assignments. Coder position complies with coding guidelines, abstracts all required information for statistical and reimbursement purposes. This position works closely with revenue cycle team members to ensure appropriate billing and reimbursement.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: High School Diploma/ GED.
• Licensure/ Certification: Completion of AAPC or AHIMA approved coding certificate program with one of the following certifications: RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P, CCA, CPC, CPC-A, CPC-H,
• OR RHIA/RHIT-eligible and obtained within 1 year of hire.

Other Skills/ Knowledge

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Solid computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to be detail oriented. Completed Medical Coding courses focused on ICD-CM/PCS and CPT coding guidelines.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy/physiology, disease processes, medical records and hospital procedures.
• Ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted by Basic keyboard and software application skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate via written and verbal means.
• Able to provide information to supervisors, co-workers and physicians by telephone, written, e-mail or in person.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience: 1 year professional or hospital coding experience.

OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.