Clinical Data Analyst Same Day Surgery/Observation Coder

University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

85d • Remote

About The Position

Be a part of a world-class academic health-care system at UChicago Medicine as a Clinical Data Analyst - Same Day Surgery/Observation Coder. This is a remote, work from home opportunity and you may be based outside of the greater Chicagoland area. In this role, the Clinical Data Analyst - Same Day Surgery/Observation Coder, under general direction, is responsible for coding and abstracting diagnoses and procedures from inpatient and outpatient medical records for optimal and timely reimbursement and quality reporting.

Requirements

• Associate or bachelor's degree.
• Certification as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS).
• Thorough working knowledge of ICD-10CM/PCS and CPT coding systems, DRG systems and federal/state regulations regarding reimbursement.
• Thorough working knowledge of the hospital information system, electronic medical record systems and encoder.
• Working knowledge of JCAHO standards for chart completion.
• Working knowledge of medical-legal rules and regulations that govern the confidentiality and release of medical information.
• Ability to interpret and implement the standards; must maintain total confidentiality of all patient records.
• PC experience.

Responsibilities

• Assigns ICD-10-CM/PCS codes and assigns DRGs for inpatient medical records accounts.
• Assigns ICD-10-CM/PCS codes and CPT codes for outpatient medical record accounts.
• Abstracts key data elements required for billing.
• Reviews records for clinical pertinence.
• Interacts with providers for clarification of documentation/education.
• Abstracts and codes records for patients currently in the Hospitals for interim billing purposes.
• Reviews records according to pre-established criteria for referral to physician reviewers.
• Communicates with the medical staff to ensure appropriate assignment of principal and secondary diagnoses and procedures.
• Maintains CE credits in accordance with the American Health Information Management Association's requirements.

Benefits

• Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law.
• Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Associate degree