at NorthShore University Health System in Skokie, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Position Highlights:
Position:Lead Coder-Professional Billing Support
Location: 4901 Searle Parkwayin Skokie, IL.
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:00 am-3:30 pm. Hybrid/Remote schedule offered.
Required Travel:
Responsibilities:
In this role, you will:
Acts as "go to" for coding questions from the coding team.
Lead coder is proficient in the claim error process and acts as liaison interdepartmentally.
Assists Manager with various tasks as needed, overseeing coding work assignments and coordination of resource staff coding assignments.
Assists Manager with single path/concurrent coding service lines to follow Hospital Billing rules.
Reports to coding manger trends in errors, denials, or other issues
Performs second level coding reviews.
Manages special projects as assigned by Manager.
Communicates coding changes and updates with physicians based on department standards
Works charge review work queues with the purpose of correcting cording errors, reviewing documentation and applying coding guidelines to ensure the accurate and timely filling of charges
Maintain productivity based on department standards
Consistently utilize coding and billing resources and reference tools
Qualifications:
Our ideal candidate will have:
High school diploma or equivalent required
Must have CCS, CCS-P, CPC, CPC-A, CCA, or RHIT certificate
Must have knowledge of medical terminology, CPT and ICD 10 coding principles and practices
5 years of professional coding and billing experience preferred
Must be able to analyze and interpret medical documents, and apply coding and/or local policy guidelines and regulations
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. Located in Naperville, Linden Oaks Behavioral Health, provides for the mental health needs of area residents. For more information, visit https://www.endeavorhealth.org/careers.
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 (https://www.endeavorhealth.org/careers) 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.
Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all.
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What you will need:Benefits:
Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options, including Domestic Partner Coverage
Tuition Reimbursement
Free Parking at designated locations
Wellness Program Savings Plan
Health Savings Account Options
Retirement Options with Company Match
Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.
