Physician Billing Educator

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in pediatric care is seeking a Physician Billing Educator to enhance coding education and training. This role is pivotal in ensuring compliance with coding policies and improving documentation practices within the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system. The ideal candidate will possess a strong coding background, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently. Join a team that values diversity and is committed to providing exceptional care to families in the Chicago community. This opportunity offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, making it an exciting prospect for qualified professionals.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Employer paid group term life and disability

Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

403(b) with 5% employer match

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years coding experience and 3 years auditing experience.
• Advanced coding education with strong foundation in E/M coding.
• Demonstrates understanding of medical record practices and standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct coding and billing education on new coding policies and procedures.
• Design and develop training resources and presentations.
• Collaborate with leadership to present coding education to providers.

Skills

Coding Certification (CCS, CCS-P, CPC, COC, CEMC)

E/M Coding

Medical Terminology

Anatomy and Physiology

Interpersonal Communication

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Education

Associate Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Epic EMR

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

3M

Encoder Pro

NGS

NCCI

CPT Assistant

Job description

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Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

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Job Description

Job Duties:

• Responsible for conducting coding and billing education on new coding policies, regulations, and procedures, along with appropriate coding references, and other materials.
• Designs and develops training resources, presentations and tools.
• Works collaboratively with leadership to present coding education to providers. Participates as a member of an operational project team to develop a customized educational plan that addresses goals and methods.
• Provides specialty-specific education regarding annual updates for CPT, ICD-10 and HCPCS codes to healthcare providers and division leadership.
• Provides New Provider education for both Evaluation & Management (E/M) Levels of Service and procedures with attention to Place of Service, payer guidelines and specialty specific requirements.
• Responds to coding questions and provides education requested by providers and leadership.
• Collaborates with Manager, Audit and Denials management to provide education based on audit and/or coder identified areas of opportunity.
• Provides education for documentation improvement within the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) based on Smart texts, Smart phrases, Smart sets, Tips, Web-links, and the Level of Service Calculator.
• Collaborates with departments within the organization to support functions related to the EMR. Adheres to all regulations and guidelines with respect to EMR use.
• Prepares and maintains detailed records and reports of all education activity. Maintains attendance records for group education.
• Other job functions as assigned.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must have a minimum of an associate degree; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Coding certification required (e.g. CCS, CCS-P, CPC, COC, CEMC), RHIT, RHIA
• Minimum five (5) years coding experience and three (3) years auditing experience
• Must have advanced coding education and training with strong foundation in E/M coding.
• Demonstrates understanding of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology and coding classification systems and can apply this knowledge in determining appropriate physician coding
• Maintains a thorough understanding for medical record practices, standards, regulations, Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Organizations (JCAHO) and Illinois Medicaid coding and reporting requirements.
• Must have excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Must have excellent organizational and time management skills. Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to utilize a personal computer with Windows and Microsoft Office software, especially Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Must be able to utilize electronic medical records (Epic)
• Must be able to utilize coding resources (3M, Encoder Pro, NGS, NCCI, CPT Assistant, payer policies)
  
  

Education

High School Diploma/GED (Required)

Pay Range

$70,720.00-$115,627.20 Salary

At Lurie Children’s, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions. In addition to base salary, Lurie Children’s offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter or click the following link to learn more about our benefits.

Benefit Statement

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Employer paid group term life and disability

Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave

403(b) with a 5% employer match

Various voluntary benefits:

• Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability
• Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
• Tuition assistance
• Student loan servicing and support
• Adoption benefits
• Backup Childcare and Eldercare
• Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
• Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities
• Discount purchasing program
  
  

There’s a Place for You with Us

At Lurie Children’s we embrace and celebrate diversity and equity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints — recognizing that diverse identities strengthen our workplace and the care we can provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging and allyship. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.

Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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