Remote Outpatient Coder II — ICD-10-CM/CPT Expert

Northwestern Medicine; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wide range of benefits for well-being

Sign-on bonus eligibility

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Illinois is seeking an Outpatient Coder II to ensure accurate coding and reimbursement. The role requires expertise in ICD-10-CM and CPT coding for outpatient encounters. Candidates should have 3-4 years of coding experience in a healthcare setting and be credentialed by AHIMA. This position emphasizes attention to detail and the ability to work with minimal supervision, providing a crucial contribution to our healthcare services.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of coding experience in an acute healthcare setting.
• Credentialed by the AHIMA with CE requirements.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes coding expertise to assign ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 codes.
• Interprets health record documentation accurately.
• Resolves NCCI Edits with approved hospital modifiers.

Skills

ICD-10-CM coding

CPT coding

Medical terminology

Anatomy and Physiology knowledge

Education

RHIT, RHIA or CCS credential

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

3M Encoder

Job description

A healthcare provider in Illinois is seeking an Outpatient Coder II to ensure accurate coding and reimbursement. The role requires expertise in ICD-10-CM and CPT coding for outpatient encounters. Candidates should have 3-4 years of coding experience in a healthcare setting and be credentialed by AHIMA. This position emphasizes attention to detail and the ability to work with minimal supervision, providing a crucial contribution to our healthcare services.