Illinois Licensed Coding Specialist

Job Summary

A company is looking for a Coding Specialist I.

Key Responsibilities

• Utilizes coding expertise to review medical records and abstract physician professional services and diagnosis codes
• Assigns appropriate CPT and ICD10 codes with a minimum of 95% accuracy, providing feedback to physicians
• Trains staff on documentation, billing, and coding, while resolving coding edits and maintaining coding reference information

Required Qualifications

• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) certification
• Zero (0) to two (2) years of experience in a relevant role
• 94% accuracy on the organization's coding test
• Preferred: Bachelor's or Associate's degree in a CAHIIM-accredited Health Information Management program
• Preferred: Previous experience with physician coding