at University of Illinois at Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Extra Help - Reimbursement Coding Representative - Surgery
Extra Help - Reimbursement Coding Representative - Surgery
This Position is temporary, non-benefits eligible, and is limited to 900 hours.
Hiring Department: Surgery
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1026457
Work Schedule: M-F
Hours per Week: 37.5
Shift:9am-5pm
# of Positions: 1
Workplace Type: On-Site
Posting Close Date: August 10, 2024
About the University of Illinois Chicago
UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.
Description:
Position Summary
The Reimbursement Coding Representative operates under the direct supervision of the Director of Administrative Operations; this position will be responsible for coding Department of Surgery clinical and surgical services, primarily E/M's. The Reimbursement Coding Representative will ensure proper financial authorization is in place before submitting charges and reviews Surgery Coding Denial Work Queue daily.
Duties & Responsibilities
In addition to lower level coding responsibilities the Reimbursement Coding Specialist will review inpatient and/or outpatient documentation to assign the appropriate ICD- 10, CPT, and/or HCPCS diagnosis and procedures codes while adhering to coding guidelines
Keep abreast of bulletins, newsletters, and periodicals; attends workshops to stay current on coding issues, trends, and changes in regulations governing medical record coding documentation.
Be responsible for abstracting codes and other information from the hospital system for billing and reporting purposes. Identifies and makes recommendations for coding edits
Assist in development of policies and procedures related to coding of medical providers, ancillary, and/or hospital services usingICD-10, HCPCS, and/or CPT
Track appeals to ensure appropriate strategies are employed and to adjust accordingly; assists in resolving day-to-day coding related issues; serves as a resource person for billing/coding purposes
May review charge tickets and/or documentation to determine accuracy of CPT and diagnosis coding
Review, analyze and correct or resolve claim denials
May perform periodic audit reviews
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
High school graduation or equivalent.
Any one or any combination totaling 18 months from the following categories:
Work experience in a healthcare setting (i.e., hospital, physician's office, nursing home, billing agency) utilizing ICD-10, and CPT coding systems, Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS), and the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) systems of coding to assign codes for services provided to patients.
College course work relating to healthcare operations includes the following topics such as Medical Terminology, Human Anatomy and Physiology, ICD-10 Coding, and CPT Coding, or closely related courses.
6 semester hours equals 6 months
12 semester hours equals 12 months
18 semester hours equals 18 months
Current designation as Certified Professional Coder-Apprentice (CPC-A), Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or a Certified Outpatient Coder (COC) by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) (formerly CPC-H... For full info follow application link.
The University of Illinois may conduct background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
The University of Illinois Chicago is an affirmative action, equal opportunity
institution/employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status, height, weight, or marital status in employment or the provision of services.
