Coding Analyst, HB Coding-Part Time (Remote - Must reside in IL, IN, IA, WI, MO) - Day Shift 20 hours Part-time (Fully Remote)

Northwestern Medicine; United States; Remote; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Loan forgiveness

401(k) matching

Lifecycle benefits

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine seeks a part-time HB Coding Analyst to ensure accurate outpatient coding and reimbursement. This remote role requires residency in IL, IN, IA, WI, or MO and amounts to 20 hours per week.

You will assign ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 codes, review records, and resolve outpatient claim issues while meeting productivity and quality standards. Certification and AHIMA or AAPC membership are preferred; annual benefits include tuition reimbursement and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in an acute healthcare setting.
• RHIT, RHIA, CCS, CCS-P, COC or CPC certification and AHIMA or AAPC membership.
• Preferred candidates have RHIA/RHIT with CCS, CCS-P, COC, or CPC and 4 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Assign ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 codes to outpatient visits and encounters.
• Review medical records to code diagnoses, procedures and E/M services.
• Resolve outpatient claim edits (NCCI, NCD/LCD) while maintaining productivity and quality.

Skills

Medical coding

Outpatient coding

Records review

Education

RHIT

RHIA

CCS

CCS-P

COC

CPC

AHIMA membership

AAPC membership

Job description

• Northwestern Medicine is seeking a part-time HB Coding Analyst to ensure accurate coding and reimbursement for outpatient services.
• This remote role requires residency in IL, IN, IA, WI, or MO and involves 20 hours per week.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assign appropriate ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 codes to outpatient visits and physician encounters.
• Review medical records thoroughly to code diagnoses, procedures, and evaluation and management services.
• Resolve NCCI, NCD/LCD, and other outpatient edit claim failures while meeting productivity and quality standards.

Qualifications:

• Must have 3 years of experience in an acute healthcare setting.
• Requires RHIT, RHIA, CCS, CCS-P, COC, or CPC certification and AHIMA or AAPC membership.
• Preferred candidates have RHIA/RHIT with CCS, CCS-P, COC, or CPC and 4 years of experience.

Additional Information:

• Offers tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, 401(k) matching, and lifecycle benefits.
• Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer.

Northwestern Medicine is a leader in the healthcare industry with a patient-first approach. We offer competitive benefits from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, and we aim to cultivate a positive workplace.