Coding Analyst, HB Coding-Part Time (Remote - Must reside in IL, IN, IA, WI, MO) - Day Shift 20 hours
About The Position
The HB Coding Analyst is a coding and reimbursement expert in ICD-10-CM diagnosis coding and HCPC Level I and II procedural codes. The role also demonstrates expertise in resolving NCD/LCD and NCCI edits involving hard-coded (Chargemaster) and soft-coded (coder-assigned) HCPC codes. The analyst adheres to Northwestern Memorial’s mission, vision, values, Code of Ethics, Corporate Compliance Program, policies, procedures, guidelines, and applicable regulatory and accreditation standards. This is a part-time, remote position for candidates who reside in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Wisconsin, or Missouri, working 20 hours per week on the day shift.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of experience in an acute healthcare setting.
- One of the following credentials: RHIT, RHIA, CCS, CCS-P, COC, or CPC.
- AHIMA or AAPC membership.
Nice To Haves
- RHIA or RHIT with CCS, CCS-P, COC, or CPC.
- 4 years of experience in an acute healthcare setting.
- 4 years of experience in a professional setting.
Responsibilities
- Assign appropriate ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 codes to outpatient visit types using technical coding expertise.
- Assign Evaluation and Management codes for physician encounters.
- Thoroughly review medical records and available documentation to code diagnoses, procedures, and Evaluation and Management services appropriately.
- Collaborate with Patient Accounting, Registration, case managers, and other clinical areas to provide coding and reimbursement expertise.
- Interpret health record documentation using knowledge of anatomy, physiology, clinical disease processes, pharmacology, and medical terminology to report appropriate diagnoses and procedures.
- Follow ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, Coding Clinic, Coding Clinic for HCPCs, and CPT Assistant; interpret coding conventions and instructional notes to select appropriate diagnoses and procedures with a minimum of 95% accuracy.
- Resolve assigned NCCI, NCD/LCD, and other outpatient edit claim failures.
- Meet established minimum coding productivity and quality standards for each outpatient encounter type.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Northwestern Medicine states that it offers a wide range of benefits to support employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being and provide protection for unexpected life events; specific eligibility depends on employment classification.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Loan forgiveness.
- 401(k) matching.
- Lifecycle benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
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