Medical Coder III

Edward Elmhurst Health; Warrenville (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks a Medical Coder III to ensure accurate coding of diagnoses and procedures. This senior-level role involves mentoring junior coders, conducting audits, and collaborating with clinical staff to enhance documentation. The position offers a full-time schedule with competitive pay and various benefits.

Benefits

Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development

Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options

Tuition Reimbursement

Free Parking at designated locations

Wellness Program Savings Plan

Health Savings Account Options

Retirement Options with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Community Involvement Opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of coding experience required.
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) and Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) required.

Responsibilities

• Assign accurate diagnostic and procedural codes to medical records.
• Lead internal audits of medical records and coding work.
• Mentor and train junior coders.

Skills

ICD-10-CM

CPT

Mentoring

Education

Bachelors Degree in Information Technology

Tools

Coding software

Electronic health record systems

Job description

locations SRO Corporate Center Warrenville 4201 Winfield Road

time type Full time

posted on Posted 2 Days Ago

job requisition id R18438

Hourly Pay Range:

$26.61 - $39.92 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Position Highlights:

• Position: Medical Coder III
• Location: Warrenville, IL
• Full Time
• Hours: Monday-Friday, [hours and flexible work schedules]

A Brief Overview:
The Medical Coder III is a senior-level position responsible for ensuring precise coding of diagnoses and procedures in compliance with established coding guidelines and regulations. This role is integral to maintaining financial accuracy and regulatory compliance within our institution.

What you will do:

• Assign accurate diagnostic (ICD-10-CM) and procedural (CPT) codes to medical records, demonstrating advanced proficiency in complex coding scenarios.
• Lead and conduct internal audits of medical records and coding work to ensure the accuracy and consistency of code assignments, providing guidance and feedback to junior coders.
• Analyze clinical documentation in medical records and collaborate with physicians and clinical staff to clarify and enhance documentation for accurate coding.
• Stay current with the latest coding guidelines, conventions, and regulatory changes, sharing knowledge with the coding team.
• Collaborate with clinical staff to resolve coding-related questions and discrepancies, facilitating accurate code assignment and documentation improvement.
• Ensure coding practices are consistently in compliance with federal, state, and local healthcare regulations, as well as HIPAA privacy standards.
• Generate advanced coding reports and summaries, providing insights into coding accuracy, trends, and opportunities for improvement.
• Mentor and train junior coders, providing guidance and support in developing their coding skills and understanding of best practices.
• Demonstrate advanced proficiency in using coding software and electronic health record systems, contributing to process improvements.

What you will need:

• Bachelors Degree in Information Technology Required
• 5+ Years of coding experience, with a strong background in ICD-10-CM and CPT coding, including complex coding scenarios.
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) - American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) Required
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) Required

Benefits:

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

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org.

When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

Please explore our website ( www.endeavorhealth.org ) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to “help everyone in our communities be their best”.

Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.

Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all.

EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.

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About us:

NorthShore University HealthSystem, Edward-Elmhurst Health, Swedish Hospital and Northwest Community Healthcare are now united under one name: Endeavor Health. Together, we’re setting a new standard for healthcare.