Coding Educator

Endeavor Health; Skokie (IL); Hybrid; USD 34,247 - 51,370; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Free Parking

Wellness Program Savings Plan

Retirement Options with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Endeavor Health is seeking a full-time Coding Educator in Skokie, IL. This hybrid role involves providing coding resources for physicians and staff, ensuring accurate coding, and maintaining productivity standards.

Key requirements include a high school diploma and relevant certifications, with 3 years of outpatient coding experience. The role emphasizes continuous education and compliance.

Comprehensive benefits include medical options, tuition reimbursement, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 3 years of outpatient coding experience required.
• Education must include a high school diploma.
• Certifications in CCS, CCS-P, CPC, or RHIT are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide care based on coding guidelines.
• Act as coding resource for staff.
• Ensure accurate coding and timely filing of charges.

Skills

Outpatient coding experience

CPT, ICD-10 and HCPCS coding

Communication with physicians and staff

Productivity maintenance

Education

High School Diploma

CCS or CCS-P or CPC or RHIT Certification

Job description

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 Highlights

• Position: Coding Educator
• Location: Skokie, IL
• Full Time
• Hours: Monday–Friday, hybrid

What You Will Do

• 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 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.
• Ensure 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.
• Work follow-up work queues with the purpose of reviewing denial codes and remarks and apply coding and billing guidelines for resubmission to obtain final adjudication of claim.
• Use coding resources (NCCI manual, LCD's payor bulletins) to assist with correct resubmission.
• Maintains productivity based on department standards.
• Work 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.
• Maintains productivity based on department standards.
• 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.

What You Will Need

• Education: High School Diploma Required
• Certifications: CCS or CCS-P or CPC or RHIT required
• Experience: 3 years of outpatient coding experience

Benefits

• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options
• Coverage
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking at designated locations
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Community Involvement Opportunities

Endeavor Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.