Coding Educator: Master Outpatient Coding Skills

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

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.