Medical Coder III - Inpatient Coding

Nevada System of Higher Education•Warrenville, IL

2d•$27 - $40•Hybrid

About The Position

The Medical Coder III is a senior-level position responsible for ensuring precise coding of diagnoses and procedures in compliance with established coding guidelines and regulations. This role is integral to maintaining financial accuracy and regulatory compliance within our institution. Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org. When you work for Endeavor Health, 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.endeavorhealth.org) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to “help everyone in our communities be their best”. Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information. At Endeavor Health, we are united by a shared commitment to working together to create a culture of connection and belonging—each of us bringing different skills and experiences as we deliver safe, seamless, and personal care. Every person, every time. We are committed to fostering an environment where all team members can be their best, learn, and pursue excellence together. EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor. Welcome to Endeavor Health Careers At Endeavor Health, we believe every role plays an important part in advancing our mission to help everyone in our communities be their best. Whether you’re just beginning your career journey or are a seasoned professional, you’ll find opportunities here to learn, grow, and thrive. Your Career is our Endeavor.

Requirements

Bachelors degree, required
Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), OR Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), required
2+ years of experience coding all inpatient types (Medicare, Medicaid, Commercial), required
Ability to follow detailed instructions with a high degree of accuracy.
Full understanding of ICD-10-CM, DRG and Rehab PPS payment groups and all applicable rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

Assign ICD-10 diagnosis and procedure codes adhering to AHA coding guidelines at 95% accuracy utilizing CAC/3M encoder.
Abstract required data elements at time of production coding.
Assign POA indicators to ensure proper payment as part of pay for performance initiatives.
Adheres to CDI program guidelines to assign the MS DRG that accurately reflects the severity of the patient’s illness.
Code all inpatient work types meeting productivity standards.
Handle patient information with discretion and integrity.
Completes all other duties as assigned.