HB Coding Analyst, Full-time, Days (Remote - Must reside in IL, IN, IA, or WI - Sign-on bonus eligible)

Northwestern Medicine

  • Chicago, IL
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 21 days ago
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HB Coding Analyst, Full-time, Days (Remote - Must reside in IL, IN, IA, or WI - Sign-on bonus eligible) Location Remote work from Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Iowa Business Unit Northwestern Medicine Corporate Job REQID 179870 Job Function Health Information Management Shift Day Job (1st) Type of Employment Full-TimeThe salary range for this position is $27.00 - $37.80 (Hourly Rate)Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our section located at jobs.nm.org/benefits to learn more.Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose-driven and committed to our mission to deliver world-class care. Here, you'll work alongside some of the best clinical talent in the nation leading the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.We recognize where you've been, and we support where you're headed. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, which fuel our commitment to equity and culture of service.Grow your career with comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support and student loan repayment.Create the life you envision for yourself with flexible work options, a Reimbursable Well-Being Fund and a Total Rewards package that support your physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being.Make a difference through volunteer opportunities we offer in local communities and drive inclusive change through our workforce-led resource groups.From discovery to delivery, come help us shape the future of medicine.Benefits:
  • $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
  • $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
  • $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
  • $250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part-time)
  • Matching 401(k)
  • Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
  • Life insurance
  • Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
  • Paid time off and Holiday pay
Remote work from Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, Missouri, Iowa, or OhioDescriptionThe HB Coding Analyst reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Memorial, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.The HB Coding Analyst is the coding and reimbursement expert in ICD-10-CM diagnosis coding and has expertise with HCPC Level I and II procedural codes. Also demonstrates expertise to resolve NCD/LCD and NCCI edits of hard-coded (Chargemaster) and soft-coded (coder assigned) HCPC codes.Responsibilities:
  • Utilizes technical coding expertise to assign appropriate ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 codes to outpatient visit types
  • Utilizes technical coding expertise to assign Evaluation and Management codes for physician encounters
  • Reviews the medical record thoroughly, utilizing all available documentation to code appropriate diagnoses, procedures, and evaluation and management services
  • Collaborates with Patient Accounting, Registration, case managers, and other clinical areas to provide coding reimbursement expertise
  • Interprets health record documentation using knowledge of anatomy, physiology, clinical disease process, pharmacology, and medical terminology to report appropriate diagnoses and/or procedures
  • Follows ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, Coding Clinic, Coding Clinic for HCPCs, CPT Assistant, interprets coding conventions and instructional notes to select appropriate diagnoses and procedures with a minimum of 95% accuracy
  • Resolves NCCI, NCD/LCD or other outpatient edit claim failures as assigned
  • Meets established minimum coding productivity and quality standards for each outpatient encounter type
  • Other duties as assigned
QualificationsRequired:
  • 3 years of experience in acute healthcare setting
  • RHIT or RHIA or CCS or CCS-P or COC or CPC
  • AHIMA or AAPC membership
Preferred:
  • RHIA/RHIT with CCS, CCS-P, COC, CPC
  • 4 years' experience in acute healthcare setting
  • 4 years' experience in a professional setting
Equal OpportunityNorthwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.BenefitsWe offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our section to learn more.Share This JobFeatured JobsRecently Viewed JobsYou do not have any recently viewed jobsNursing OpportunitiesBenefitsInformation Services CareersNorthwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.Contact us if you need any further information about NM Nursing Careers at .We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation at any step in our application or interviewing process, please email and a Human Resources representative will connect with you to discuss next steps.© 2025 by Northwestern Medicine® and Northwestern Memorial HealthCare.Northwestern Medicine® is a trademark of Northwestern Memorial HealthCare, used by Northwestern University.

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