Illinois Licensed Coding Analyst

Job Summary

To support coding and reimbursement processes, the part-time Illinois Licensed Coding Analyst will work remotely, utilizing technical coding expertise to assign appropriate ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 codes for outpatient visits and collaborating with various clinical areas to ensure accurate coding practices.

Key responsibilities

• Assign appropriate ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 codes to outpatient visit types and Evaluation and Management codes for physician encounters
• Review medical records thoroughly to code appropriate diagnoses, procedures, and evaluation and management services
• Collaborate with Patient Accounting and clinical teams to provide coding reimbursement expertise and resolve outpatient edit claim failures

Required qualifications

• 3 years of experience in an acute healthcare setting
• RHIT, RHIA, CCS, CCS-P, COC, or CPC certification
• Membership with AHIMA or AAPC