Job Description

Certified Coder I - Hybrid On-site/Remote Join to apply for the Certified Coder I - Hybrid On-site/Remote role at Northwestern Medical Center NMC is currently recruiting a Certified Coder in Health Information Management. The position is full-time (80 hours bi-weekly), generally 8am - 4:30pm. Northwestern Medical Center’s mission is to provide exceptional health care to our community. With “people” as one of our core values, we value our employees, their families, and their overall health & well‑being. We offer a generous benefits package with recognized national carriers to help our staff stay healthy, balance work and life responsibilities, and plan for a secure financial future. Hiring Range

$20.15 - $29.38 USD

Job Summary Review clinical documentation and diagnostic results to extract data and apply appropriate ICD and CPT codes for billing, internal and external reporting, research, and regulatory compliance. Under the direction of the Health Information Manager, accurately code outpatient conditions and procedures as documented in the ICD Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting. Resolve error reports associated with billing, identify and report error patterns, and when necessary, assist in design and implementation of workflow changes to reduce billing errors. Pre‑requisites Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. Experience: CCA/CPC Preferred with two years of coding or related work experience. Must be willing to obtain CCA/CPC within one year of hire. Opportunity for advancement to Coder II when experience criteria are met. Relationships Reports To: Health Information Supervisor Supervises: N/A Other Contacts: HIM and Audit Coordinator, Leadership Team, Managers, Supervisors, Clinical Resource Nurses, all employees, Medical Staff, general public Scope Machinery or Equipment Used: Personal computer, copier, microfilm, reader/printer, fax, laser printer, movable file units. Physical Demands: Mostly sedentary work. Manual dexterity and mobility, occasional reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, and lifting. Working Conditions: Office environment; occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries; subject to many interruptions. Required Protective Equipment: As the situation dictates. Essential Functions Assigns codes for diagnoses, treatments, and procedures according to the appropriate classification system for all assigned encounters. Reviews provider documentation to determine principal diagnosis, co‑morbidities and complications, secondary conditions, and surgical procedures; utilizes technical coding principles and MS‑DRG reimbursement expertise to assign appropriate ICD diagnoses, procedures present on admission indicators, and all other applicable codes. Extracts required information from source documentation and enters it into encoder and abstracting systems. Assists in implementing solutions to reduce back‑end billing errors. Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) and adheres to official coding guidelines. Seniority level Entry level Employment type Full‑time Job function Health Care Provider Hospitals and Health Care #J-18808-Ljbffr Northwestern Medical Center

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Remote job, Full time, Work experience placement, Work at office,

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