Coding Educator

NorthShore University HealthSystem; Skokie (IL); On-site; USD 34,247 - 51,370; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual raises

Tuition Reimbursement

Free Parking

Health Savings Account

Job summary

NorthShore University HealthSystem in Skokie, IL seeks a Coding Educator to support accurate medical coding and education. The role focuses on CPT, ICD-10 and HCPCS coding, aligning with department standards and payer guidelines.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3+ years of outpatient coding experience, and hold CCS, CCS-P, CPC, or RHIT certification, with a High School Diploma required. The position offers daytime hours, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma, required.
• Certification: CCS, CCS-P, CPC, or RHIT, required.
• Experience: 3+ years of outpatient coding experience.

Responsibilities

• Ongoing growth and development from participation in events such as workshops, in-service programs and departmental meetings.
• Provides care based on physical, psychological, educational and related criteria appropriate to the age and type of the patients/customers served in their area.
• Acts as a coding resource for physicians, charge entry staff, other coders, and clinical staff.
• Participates in continuing education and in-service programs to maintain coding and billing skills.
• Communicates coding changes and updates to physicians based on department standards.
• Queries physician and/or staff regarding incomplete or missing documentation.
• Works resolute charge review work queues with the purpose of correcting coding errors, reviewing documentation and applying coding guidelines to ensure the accurate and timely filing of charges.

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Overview

Hourly Pay Range: $24.86 - $37.29. The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Position: Coding Educator

Location: Skokie, IL

Hours: Monday–Friday, during normal business hours

Responsibilities

• Ongoing growth and development from participation in events such as workshops, in-service programs and departmental meetings.
• Provides care based on physical, psychological, educational and related criteria appropriate to the age and type of the patients/customers served in their area.
• Acts as a coding resource for physicians, charge entry staff, other coders, and clinical staff.
• Participates in continuing education and in-service programs to maintain coding and billing skills.
• Communicates coding changes and updates to physicians based on department standards.
• Queries physician and/or staff regarding incomplete or missing documentation.
• Works resolute charge review work queues with the purpose of correcting coding errors, reviewing documentation and applying coding guidelines to ensure the accurate and timely filing of charges.
• Ensures service, procedure and diagnoses codes are accurately reported and linked.
• Assigns CPT, ICD-10 and HCPCS codes based on coding guidelines.
• Queries Physician/Provider when applicable.
• Maintains productivity and aging levels based on department standards.
• Identifies trends in coding issues and works with manager to educate and implement solutions.
• Works follow-up work queues with the purpose of reviewing denial codes and remarks and applying coding and billing guidelines for resubmission to obtain final adjudication of claims.
• Uses coding resources (NCCI manual, LCDs, payor bulletins) to assist with correct resubmission.
• Maintains productivity based on department standards.
• Works account work queues with the purpose of resolving patient disputes by applying coding and billing guidelines.
• Communicates with practice managers and/or physicians if applicable.
• Consistently utilizes coding and billing resources and reference tools.
• Reports identified or potential coding compliance issues to manager and/or Coding Compliance Department in accordance with established policy and procedures.
• Implements findings to improve processes and workflows.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma, required

• Certification: CCS, CCS-P, CPC, or RHIT, required

• Experience: 3+ years of outpatient coding experience

Benefits

• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development

• Various Medical, Dental, Vision options

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Free Parking

• Wellness Program Savings Plan

• Health Savings Account Options

• Retirement Options with Company Match

• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

• Community Involvement Opportunities

EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.