Medical Coder II

2000 Edward Elmhurst Healthcare; United States; Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual raises

Career growth

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Free parking

Wellness program

401(k) match

HSA options

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Community involvement

Job summary

2000 Edward Elmhurst Healthcare is seeking a Medical Coder II for a hybrid role based in Warrenville, IL, with remote options. You will assign ICD-10-CM and CPT codes to medical records and collaborate with clinicians to ensure accurate documentation.

The position requires an Associate’s degree and CPC/CCS/RHIA/RHIT certification, with at least 2 years of coding experience. Benefit-eligible; competitive pay and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree is required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC), CCS, RHIA or RHIT required.
• Minimum 2 years of coding experience with ICD-10-CM and CPT.

Responsibilities

• Assign ICD-10-CM and CPT codes to medical records per guidelines.
• Conduct internal audits to ensure coding accuracy.
• Clarify documentation with physicians to improve coding.
• Stay current with coding guidelines and regulatory changes.
• Generate coding reports and assist training of junior coders.

Skills

ICD-10-CM coding

CPT coding

Internal audits

Documentation improvement

HIPAA compliance

Communication with physicians

Education

Associate’s degree (required)

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Medical Coder II – Hybrid (Warrenville, IL / Remote)

Hourly Pay Range: $24.86 – $37.29

Employment Type: Full‑time (40 hours per week)

Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm

What you will do:

• Assign accurate diagnostic (ICD‑10‑CM) and procedural (CPT) codes to medical records based on clinical documentation, ensuring adherence to coding guidelines and conventions.
• Conduct internal audits of medical records and coding work to ensure the accuracy and consistency of code assignments.
• Examine clinical documentation in medical records, work with physicians and clinical staff to clarify and improve documentation as needed for accurate coding.
• Stay up‑to‑date with the latest coding guidelines, conventions, and regulatory changes to ensure coding accuracy.
• Collaborate with clinical staff to resolve coding‑related questions and discrepancies and make appropriate code revisions.
• Ensure coding practices comply with federal, state, and local healthcare regulations, and HIPAA privacy standards.
• Generate coding reports and summaries, providing feedback and insights on coding accuracy and trends.
• Assist in the training and mentoring of junior coders, helping them develop their coding skills and understanding of best practices.
• Analyze coding data to identify patterns, trends, and opportunities for process improvement.

What you will need:

• Education: Associate’s degree (required), Bachelor’s degree (preferred).
• Certification: Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) (required).
• Experience: 2+ years of coding experience with proficiency in ICD‑10‑CM and CPT coding.

Benefits (full‑time and part‑time):

• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
• Career pathways to promote professional growth and development.
• Medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance options.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Free parking.
• Wellness program.
• Retirement options with company match.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) options.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Community involvement opportunities.

EEO Statement

Endeavor Health is an equal opportunity employer. EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets. We comply with VEVRRA Federal Contractor requirements.