Coder II - HB Facility Outpatient ED

10347 Enterprise Revenue Cycle
- Coding Production Operations:
Outpatient Coding Operations

Full time

Yes

40

• HB Facility Outpatient ED

• Monday
  - Friday 1st shift 40 hours a week.

• Coding Certification issued by one of the following certifying bodies:
  American Academy of Coders (AAPC), or American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
• Dual certifications, preferred

Advocate Health may approve those who wish to work out of the following registered states: AL, AK, AR, AZ, DE, FL, GA, IA, , IL, IN, LA, KS, KY, ME, MI, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NM, NV, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI, WV, WY

$26.55 - $39.85

• Independently perform complex, specialty-specific professional fee coding (CPT/HCPCS and ICD-10-CM) for physician servicesrenderedin both office and hospital settings, ensuring expert application of modifiers and E/M guidelines, or;
• Perform entry-level facility coding for simple outpatient encounters (e.g., diagnostic imaging, labs) and basic inpatient services (e.g., uncomplicated admissions, short stays) using ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS,where applicable
• Ensure all coding adheres strictly to official guidelines (e.g., provided by AAPC or AHIMA), federal regulations (CMS), and organizational compliance standards
• Identify the need forformal clinical queries for documentation clarification when necessary for professionalorfacility records
• Maintain high accuracy and productivity standards appropriate to the complexity of the assigned workload
• Mayprovideinformal guidance to new coding staff on professionalcodingnuances

• An active coding certification issued by the American Academy of Coders (AAPC) OR American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA);
• Dual certifications, preferred

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required
• Completion of an accredited medical coding or HIM program(or equivalent experience)

• Foundational experience in facility coding (via education, externship, or applied work) covering basic outpatient and basic inpatient records.
• Experience with Epic or similar electronic health record systems is a plus

• Proficient knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and pathophysiology
• Advancedproficiencyin CPT/HCPCS and ICD-10-CM/PCS coding systems
• Basic understanding of facility payment methodologies (MS-DRGs) as they apply to simple encounters
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to context-switch between different coding guidelines
• Ability to work independently, manage a varied workload, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Exposed to normal office environment in a remote work setting
• Job mayrequireoccasional travel for training or meetings, therefore, may be exposed to road and weather hazards
• May need to be able tolift upto 40 lbs. occasionally (e.g., equipment)
• Sitsthe majority ofthe workday, but also may lift, reach, and bend throughout the day
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

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• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance