Coder

OSF HealthCare; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

OSF HealthCare seeks a Coder to join our team. The role assigns accurate ICD-CM/PCS and CPT/HCPCS codes to diagnoses and procedures, ensuring compliance with coding guidelines and proper abstraction for statistics and reimbursement.

The coder works closely with the revenue cycle team to support correct billing, while meeting certification and education requirements and demonstrating strong communication and detail-oriented skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of AAPC or AHIMA coding certificate program with RHIA/RHIT/CCS/CCS-P/CCA/CPC family, or RHIA/RHIT-eligible within 1 year of hire.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; detail-oriented coding knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Assigns ICD-CM/PCS and CPT/HCPCS codes to diagnoses and procedures.
• Adheres to coding guidelines and abstracts information for statistics and reimbursement.
• Collaborates with revenue cycle team to ensure accurate billing and reimbursement.

Skills

Medical coding

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

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. Click here to learn more about benefits and the total rewards at OSF.

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. Click here to learn more about benefits and the total rewards at OSF.

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.

Full Remote Near OSF Location

Candidates in Illinois or Michigan Only

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.