Coder

OSF HealthCare; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 34,577 - 40,694; Full time

Job summary

OSF HealthCare is seeking a qualified Coder to accurately code diagnoses and procedures using ICD-CM/PCS and CPT coding guidelines. The role collaborates with the revenue cycle team to ensure precise billing and appropriate reimbursement.

A high school diploma and AAPC/AHIMA coding certification (or RHIA/RHIT eligibility within 1 year) are required. Experience with medical terminology, anatomy, and hospital procedures is preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Certification: AAPC or AHIMA coding certificate with RHIA/RHIT/CCS/CCS-P/CCA/CPC/CPC-A/CPC-H (or RHIA/RHIT eligible within 1 year).

Responsibilities

• Assign ICD-CM/PCS and CPT/HCPCS codes to diagnoses and procedures.
• Comply with coding guidelines and abstract required data for statistics and reimbursement.
• Collaborate with revenue cycle team to ensure accurate billing and reimbursement.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Analytical skills

Detail oriented

Medical terminology knowledge

Education

High School Diploma/GED

AAPC/AHIMA coding certificate with RHIA/RHIT/CCS/CCS-P/CCA/CPC/CPC-A/CPC-H

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.

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.

Overview

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.

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.