Reimbursement Coding Representative I- Endoscopy Lab

Hiring Department: Endoscopy Lab

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1021854

Posting Close Date: 11/15/2023

Position Number: CE8464

About the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health)

The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a 495-bed tertiary care hospital, 22 outpatient clinics, and 13 Mile Square Health Center facilities, which are Federally Qualified Health Centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity.

This is a full-time and benefits eligible position. UIC offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience. In addition all full time benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which include; Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance, a defined benefit pension plan as well as paid leave which includes; Vacation, Holiday and Sick. In addition we offer tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.

UIH is seeking a Coding Representative I to join the Endoscopy Lab team . Employees at this level are entry-level coders functioning under the direct supervision of a Reimbursement Coding Specialist or Coordinator.They are involved in the routine, day-to-day coding, and associated work.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assigns codes for ancillary, hospital services, and medical providers using standardized coding systems such as ICD-10, HCPCS and/or CPT, or verifies coding performed by clinical staff for accuracy; uses codes in referral processing for outpatient visits and procedures;
• Assists medical providers, clinic, and billing staff with coding, billing, and documentation issues;
• Maintains general reports such as tracking unbillable charges;
• Under the direction of the supervisor, updates and informs clinical staff of all changes in the fee schedules;
• Composes simple correspondence to third-party payers to resolve billing/charge problems; works denials for resubmission;
• Works with the billing department to resolve and authorize adjustments on patients’ accounts; may assist with daily deposits by verifying the accuracy of payments; may review outsourced billing practices for accuracy in billing
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

1. High school graduation or equivalent.

2. Any one or any combination totaling 18 months from the following categories:

A. 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.

B. 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 certification) or current certification as a Certified Coding Associate (CCA), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or Certified Coding Specialist-Physician-based (CCS-P) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) satisfies all the requirements for this classification.

To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application.

Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required 180 days of employment.

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