Northwestern Memorial Healthcare
Inpatient Coder II, HB Coding, Full-time, Days (Remote - Sign-on bonus eligible)
PayCompetitive
LocationChicago/Illinois
Employment typeFull-Time
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Job Description
- Req#: 125351
Employer Industry: Healthcare
Why Consider this Job Opportunity:
- Competitive benefits package including tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, 401(k) matching, and lifecycle benefits
- Opportunity to work in a patient-first organization with a positive workplace culture
- Possibility for career advancement within the Northwestern Medicine system
- Chance to contribute to the quest for better healthcare
- Competitive pay
What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
- Assign appropriate ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes to complex inpatient visit types
- Assign Present on Admission (POA) values to secondary diagnoses
- Review provider notes and clinical documentation for accurate coding
- Utilize Computerized Assisted Coding (CAC) software to review documentation and select codes
- Validate and correct Discharge Disposition documentation
What is Required (Qualifications):
- 3 years of inpatient coding experience in an acute healthcare setting
- RHIA, RHIT, or CCS credential
- AHIMA membership
How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
- Associate's degree in a related field
- RHIA, RHIT with CCS or CDIP/CCDS credential
- 4 years of inpatient coding experience in a teaching hospital
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