Immediately Require HB Coding Analyst Associate, Full-time, Days (Remote - Must reside in IL, IN, IA, or WI) in Chicago, IL
Job title: HB Coding Analyst Associate, Full-time, Days (Remote - Must reside in IL, IN, IA, or WI)
Company: Northwestern Medicine
Job description: Company Description
At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better healthcare, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. At Northwestern Medicine, we pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, we take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?
Job Description
The Coding Analyst Associate reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Memorial, adheres to the organizations Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.
The Coding Analyst Associate is the coding and reimbursement expert in ICD-10-CM diagnosis coding and has expertise with HCPC Level I and II procedural codes. Also demonstrates expertise to resolve NCD/LCD claim edits.
This position is 100% remote
Responsibilities:
Utilizes technical coding expertise to assign appropriate ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 codes to outpatient visit types
Reviews the medical record thoroughly, utilizing all available documentation to code appropriate diagnoses and procedures.
Collaborates with Orders Management Unit (OMU) and other coding divisions for NCD/LCD edit resolution.
Interprets health record documentation using knowledge of anatomy, physiology, clinical disease process, pharmacology, and medical terminology to report appropriate diagnoses and/or procedures
Follows ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, Coding Clinic, Coding Clinic for HCPCs, CPT Assistant, interprets coding conventions and instructional notes to select appropriate diagnoses and procedures with a minimum of 95% accuracy
Resolves NCD/LCD or other outpatient edit claim failures as assigned
Meets established minimum coding productivity and quality standards for each outpatient encounter type
Review and analyze dashboard to derive conclusions and determine opportunities for improvement
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Required:
RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CPC or COC credential
AHIMA or AAPC membership
Preferred:
Associates degree in related field
1 year of outpatient coding experience in a healthcare setting
Additional Information
Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.
Expected salary:
Location: Chicago, IL
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Company: Northwestern Medicine
Job description: Company Description
At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better healthcare, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. At Northwestern Medicine, we pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, we take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?
Job Description
The Coding Analyst Associate reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Memorial, adheres to the organizations Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.
The Coding Analyst Associate is the coding and reimbursement expert in ICD-10-CM diagnosis coding and has expertise with HCPC Level I and II procedural codes. Also demonstrates expertise to resolve NCD/LCD claim edits.
This position is 100% remote
Responsibilities:
Utilizes technical coding expertise to assign appropriate ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 codes to outpatient visit types
Reviews the medical record thoroughly, utilizing all available documentation to code appropriate diagnoses and procedures.
Collaborates with Orders Management Unit (OMU) and other coding divisions for NCD/LCD edit resolution.
Interprets health record documentation using knowledge of anatomy, physiology, clinical disease process, pharmacology, and medical terminology to report appropriate diagnoses and/or procedures
Follows ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, Coding Clinic, Coding Clinic for HCPCs, CPT Assistant, interprets coding conventions and instructional notes to select appropriate diagnoses and procedures with a minimum of 95% accuracy
Resolves NCD/LCD or other outpatient edit claim failures as assigned
Meets established minimum coding productivity and quality standards for each outpatient encounter type
Review and analyze dashboard to derive conclusions and determine opportunities for improvement
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Required:
RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CPC or COC credential
AHIMA or AAPC membership
Preferred:
Associates degree in related field
1 year of outpatient coding experience in a healthcare setting
Additional Information
Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.
Expected salary:
Location: Chicago, IL
Apply Now