Illinois Licensed Emergency Coder

Job Summary

To support a world-class academic health-care system, the full-time Illinois Licensed Emergency Coder will work remotely to code and abstract diagnoses and procedures from emergency department medical records for optimal reimbursement and quality reporting.

Key responsibilities

• Assigns ICD-10-CM and CPT/HCPCS codes for emergency department medical records, including diagnoses and procedure charges
• Abstracts key data elements for billing and regulatory compliance while reviewing records for clinical pertinence
• Communicates with providers for documentation clarification and resolves claim edits related to emergency department encounters

Required qualifications

• Certification as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), or equivalent coding certification
• Thorough working knowledge of ICD-10-CM and CPT coding systems, as well as federal and state reimbursement regulations
• Ability to prioritize and manage a variety of duties within a dynamic environment
• Experience with hospital information systems and electronic medical record systems
• Must maintain total confidentiality of all patient records