×
Register Here to Apply for Jobs or Post Jobs. X

Sr Compliance Coding Analyst

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listing for: LocalJobs.com, LLC
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-06
Job specializations:
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare Administration, Medical Billing and Coding
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 100000 - 125000 USD Yearly USD 100000.00 125000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Summary

This position is responsible for continuous monitoring of the coding quality performed by staff both within and external to the Health Information Management Department. Provides educational programs to both physicians and coding personnel to improve coding quality. Prepares various reports for administration and the Compliance Council. Represents Health Information Management and RUMC at forums that are internal and external to the medical center.

Maintains a demeanor and appearance appropriate for representation of RUMC. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values, and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Responsibilities
  • Design and perform chart reviews, test appropriateness of billing and documentation.
  • Prepare and present reports of findings with recommendations for corrective action as needed.
  • Identify and prioritize risk issues, working as a team on projects.
  • Monitor the Medical Center's compliance with governmental regulations through the performance of recurring compliance reviews.
  • Research government billing regulations, third party payer guidelines and prospective payment system, ICD-9-CM, CPT/HCPCS coding guidelines.
  • Maintain an understanding of regulatory issues through seminars, training courses and regulatory literature.
  • Assist with the development of the annual departmental work plan.
  • Design and implement individualized documentation and coding improvement activities for physicians and administrators.
  • Act as a resource and an educator on documentation improvement projects.
  • Serve as the internal liaison for Rush University Medical Center for coding and compliance questions and concerns.
  • Facilitate compliance initiatives through education, newsletters and training sessions.
  • Assist in the development, coordination and maintenance of all elements of the Compliance Education Program.
  • Assist in updates to Compliance manuals and websites.
  • Other duties and projects as assigned.
  • Required Job Qualifications
    • High School Diploma or GED
    • Coding Certification required, e.g., RHIA, RHIT and/or CCS
    • Three to five years of senior level coding audit experience or five years of coding experience
    • Ability to interpret and analyze electronic medical records, ancillary reports and third party payer guidelines
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
    • Experience with hospital billing systems
    • Ability to communicate effectively with physicians and hospital department leadership
    Preferred Job Qualifications
    • Bachelor's degree in Health Information Technology, Healthcare Administration, Nursing or related field
    • RHIA/RHIT
    Legal

    Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

    Position

    Sr Compliance Coding Analyst

    Location

    Chicago, Illinois

    Req

    22133

    #J-18808-Ljbffr
    To View & Apply for jobs on this site that accept applications from your location or country, tap the button below to make a Search.
    (If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).
     
     
     
    Search for further Jobs Here:
    (Try combinations for better Results! Or enter less keywords for broader Results)
    Location
    Increase/decrease your Search Radius (miles)

    Job Posting Language
    Employment Category
    Education (minimum level)
    Filters
    Education Level
    Experience Level (years)
    Posted in last:
    Salary