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NorthShore University HealthSystem (NorthShore) is an integrated healthcare delivery system consistently ranked a Top 15 Major Teaching Hospital in the U.S. Headquartered in Evanston, Illinois, NorthShore comprises five hospitals (Evanston, Glenbrook, Highland Park, Skokie and Swedish), 140 Medical Group and Specialty Care offices, and more than 3,000 physicians, serving over 635,000 patients. The organization supports academics and research as the principal teaching affiliate for the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine. Recognized for nursing excellence, NorthShore is a Magnet designated organization--the first system in Illinois to receive this prestigious honor. NorthShore has an established reputation and employs over 12,500 people.
When you work for NorthShore, 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.northshore.org) to better understand how NorthShore delivers on its mission "to preserve and improve human life" through superior clinical care, academic excellence and innovative research.
NorthShore is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.
EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.
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- Position: Outpatient Lead Coder
- Location: Hybrid
- Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
- Hours: Monday-Friday, during normal business hours
What you will need:
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management, Healthcare Administration, or an Associate's Degree
- Required Certification: Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
- Experience: 3+ years of related experience in Outpatient facility coding
- Required Skills:
- Experience with Epic EHR and 3M Coding Systems is a plus
- Knowledge of ICD-10-CM and CPT coding guidelines; medical terminology; anatomy and physiology; state and federal Medicare reimbursement guidelines
- Ability to research and analyze data, draw conclusions, and resolve issues; read, interpret, and apply policies, procedures, laws, and regulations
- Ability to read and interpret medical procedures and terminology.
- Ability to develop training materials, make group presentations, and to train staff
- Ability to exercise independent judgment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills to prepare reports and related documents and to maintain working relationships
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
What you will do:
- Perform second level coding reviews of outpatient facility claims using ICD-10-CM and CPT coding guidelines and provide feedback
- Act as a liaison interdepartmentally and be a resource subject matter expert
- Develop and deliver coder education to improve coding accuracy and completeness
- Conduct new employee and on-going training
- Handle patient information with discretion and integrity
- Ensure actionable items are resolved timely or escalated appropriately
- Assist Supervisor with various tasks as needed
- Manages special projects as assigned by Manager
- Complete all other duties as assigned
NorthShore University HealthSystem (NorthShore) is an integrated healthcare delivery system consistently ranked a Top 15 Major Teaching Hospital in the U.S. Headquartered in Evanston, Illinois, NorthShore comprises five hospitals (Evanston, Glenbrook, Highland Park, Skokie and Swedish), 140 Medical Group and Specialty Care offices, and more than 3,000 physicians, serving over 635,000 patients. The organization supports academics and research as the principal teaching affiliate for the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine. Recognized for nursing excellence, NorthShore is a Magnet designated organization--the first system in Illinois to receive this prestigious honor. NorthShore has an established reputation and employs over 12,500 people.
When you work for NorthShore, 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.northshore.org) to better understand how NorthShore delivers on its mission "to preserve and improve human life" through superior clinical care, academic excellence and innovative research.
NorthShore is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.
EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.
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