Coding Analyst, HB Coding

The HB Coding Analyst 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 HB Coding Analyst 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 and NCCI edits of hard-coded (Chargemaster) and soft-coded (coder assigned) HCPC codes.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Utilizes technical coding expertise to assign appropriate ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 codes to outpatient visit types

* Utilizes technical coding expertise to assign Evaluation and Management codes for physician encounters

* Reviews the medical record thoroughly utilizing all available documentation to code appropriate diagnoses procedures and evaluation and management services

* Collaborates with Patient Accounting Registration case managers and other clinical areas to provide coding reimbursement expertise

* 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 NCCI NCD/LCD or other outpatient edit claim failures as assigned

* Meets established minimum coding productivity and quality standards for each outpatient encounter type

Additional Functions

* Other duties as assigned

Qualifications :

Minimum Requirements:

Certification:

• RHIT or RHIA or CCS or CCS-P or COC or CPC
• AHIMA or AAPC membership

Experience:

• 3 years of experience in acute healthcare setting

Preferred:

* RHIA/RHIT with CCS CCS-P COC CPC

* 4 years experience in acute healthcare setting

* 4 years experience in a professional setting

Additional Information :

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability VETS) 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.

Background Check

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Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position however all employment decisions will be made by a person. 

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical emotional and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events.

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Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Full-time