Coder

OSF HealthCare; Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 24,796 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

OSF HealthCare is seeking a Coder in Bloomington, IL to assign accurate ICD-CM/PCS and CPT/HCPCS codes for diagnoses and procedures. The role collaborates with the revenue cycle team to ensure proper billing and reimbursement and complies with coding guidelines.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and a certified coding program (RHIA/RHIT/CCS/CCS-P/CCA/CPC, etc.) with RHIA/RHIT-eligibility within one year of hire.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Code ICD-CM/PCS and CPT/HCPCS codes for diagnoses and procedures.
• Follow coding guidelines and ensure accuracy for statistical and reimbursement purposes.
• Collaborate with revenue cycle team to ensure proper billing and reimbursement.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Microsoft Office

Analytical thinking

Detail orientation

Education

High School Diploma/GED

RHIA/RHIT/CCS/CCS-P/CCA/CPC/CPC-A/CPC-H certification

RHIA/RHIT-eligible within 1 year of hire

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Expected Pay

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.

Eligibility

Candidates in Illinois or Michigan only, with inpatient coding experience or those who have already completed PCS procedure coding training are encouraged to apply.

This job is located in Bloomington,IL

Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm with start time negotiable

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.