Lead Coding Specialist

OSF HealthCare; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 39,964 - 47,017; Full time

Job summary

OSF HealthCare is looking for a Lead Coding Specialist to oversee accurate coding and charging. This role ensures compliance with current ICD and CPT coding guidelines and requires an associate degree along with relevant certifications. Candidates need at least 1 year of experience in outpatient or inpatient coding, with strong analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft software. The position is full remote near OSF locations in Illinois or Michigan, offering a pay range of $29.01 – $34.13/hour.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in outpatient or inpatient coding.
• CPC, RHIA, RHIT or CCS certifications required.
• 3 years experience in outpatient or inpatient coding (Preferred).

Responsibilities

• Oversee accurate and compliant coding and charging.
• Ensure adherence to ICD codes and CPT/HCPCS coding guidelines.
• Serve as coding expert for revenue cycle division.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Solid computer skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's Degree (Preferred)

Tools

Microsoft software

Job description

Total Rewards

"Your life - our Mission"

OSF HealthCare is dedicated to provide Mission Partners with a comprehensive and market‑competitive total rewards package that includes benefits, compensation, recognition and well‑being offerings that focus on the whole person and engage with their current stage of life and career.

Expected pay for this position is $29.01 – $34.13/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity. This is an Hourly position.

Overview

Candidates in Illinois or Michigan Only

FULL REMOTE NEAR OSF LOCATION

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Lead Coding Specialist oversees the coordination of accurate and compliant coding and charging to ensure adherence to established current ICD codes and CPT/HCPCS coding guidelines along with all governmental and third party payers policies. The position ensures coding quality and productivity standards achieved and maintained for all coded data. The specialist serves as coding expert for revenue cycle division and facility departments within OSF HealthCare. In addition the specialist completes special projects assigned and provides backup to all revenue cycle coding positions.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Education: Associate degree
• Other Licenses/Certifications: CPC, RHIA, RHIT or CCS
• Experience: 1 year experience in outpatient or inpatient coding.
• Other skills/knowledge: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Solid computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft software. Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to be detail oriented.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree
• Experience: 3 years experience in outpatient or inpatient coding.
• Other skills/knowledge: ICD‑10‑CM, CPT/HCPCS and modifier knowledge.

OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.