Inpatient Coder Clinical Data Analyst

UChicago Medicine; Illinois; Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UChicago Medicine is seeking an Inpatient Coder - Clinical Data Analyst to code and abstract diagnoses and procedures from inpatient and outpatient records for accurate reimbursement and quality reporting. The role is remote, with a weekend requirement on Saturdays and Sundays.

You will work within the Medical Records department, ensuring proper DRG assignment, ICD-10-CM/PCS, and CPT coding, while maintaining confidentiality and adhering to regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required.
• RHIT/RHIA or CCS certification required or equivalent.
• Thorough knowledge of ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT coding systems.
• Thorough knowledge of DRG systems and federal/state reimbursement regs.
• Working knowledge of hospital information systems and encoder.

Responsibilities

• Assigns ICD-10-CM/PCS codes and DRGs for inpatient records and CPT codes for outpatient records.
• Abstracts key data elements required for billing.
• Reviews records for clinical pertinence and accuracy.
• Interacts with providers for documentation clarification and education.
• Maintains confidentiality and adheres to HIPAA regulations.

Skills

ICD-10-CM/PCS coding

CPT coding

DRG coding

Communication with providers

EMR systems

Education

Associate degree

RHIT/RHIA/CCS certification

Tools

Hospital information system

EMR systems

Encoder

Job description

Job Description

Be a part of a world-class academic health-care system at

Saturday and Sunday weekend requirement.

In this role, the Inpatient Coder - Clinical Data Analyst, under general direction, is responsible for coding and abstracting diagnoses and procedures from inpatient and outpatient medical records for optimal and timely reimbursement and quality reporting.

Job Description

Be a part of a world-class academic health-care system at UChicago Medicine as an Inpatient Coder - Clinical Data Analyst in the Medical Records department. This is a remote, work from home opportunity, and you may be based outside of the greater Chicagoland area.

Saturday and Sunday weekend requirement.

In this role, the Inpatient Coder - Clinical Data Analyst, under general direction, is responsible for coding and abstracting diagnoses and procedures from inpatient and outpatient medical records for optimal and timely reimbursement and quality reporting.

Essential Job Functions

• Assigns ICD-10-CM/PCS codes and assigns DRGs for inpatient medical records accounts; assigns ICD-10-CM/PCS codes and CPT codes for outpatient medical record accounts
• Abstracts key data elements required for billing
• Reviews records for clinical pertinence
• Interacts with providers for clarification of documentation/education
• Abstracts and codes records, for patient currently in the Hospitals, for interim billing purposes
• Reviews records according to pre-established criteria for referral to physician reviewers
• Communicates with the medical staff in order to ensure appropriate assignment of principal and secondary diagnoses and procedures
• Maintains CE credits in accordance with the American Health Information Management Association's requirements

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree
• Certification as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) required or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
• Must have thorough working knowledge of ICD-10CM/PCS and CPT coding systems, DRG systems and federal/state regulations regarding reimbursement
• Must have a thorough working knowledge of the hospital information system, electronic medical record systems and encoder; must have working knowledge of JCAHO standards for chart completion
• Must have a working knowledge of medical-legal rules and regulations that govern the confidentiality and release of medical information with the ability to interpret and implement the standards; must maintain total confidentiality of all patient records; and PC experience

Position Details

• Job Type/FTE: Full Time (1.00 FTE)
• Shift: Days – 8-Hour Shift (Saturday & Sunday required)
• Location: Remote
• Unit/Department: Medical Records
• CBA Code: 743 Clerical

About Us

We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.

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UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.

As a condition of employment, all employees are required to complete a pre-employment physical, background check, drug screening, and comply with the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law.

Compensation & Benefits Overview

UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.

The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.

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