The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Chicago is a dynamic and stimulating place to work. We strive for the highest level of complex care for children from diagnosis and treatment; provide outstanding education and training for students, postgraduate scholars, and physicians; and nurture the research of Department scholars who seek to elucidate the causes of pediatric disease and identify promising new therapies. In addition to our provision of clinical care at UChicago Medicine (UCM) Comer Children's Hospital and at our regional sites, we are currently expanding our clinical care across Northern Illinois and Northwestern Indiana. In collaboration with our partners in the Chicagoland Children's Health Alliance (CCHA; Advocate Children's Hospital, and NorthShore University Health System). CCHA has responsibility for the care of almost 1 million children. The Department has 6 ambulatory sites and 3 inpatient sites of care across the region with the goal of providing care close to home' whenever feasible (https://pediatrics.uchicago.edu/). Our mission is to improve the health of every child entrusted to us, in an inclusive environment that is committed to family-centered care, clinical excellence, impactful scholarship, effective disease prevention, and advocacy for the appropriate care of every child. We are especially committed to the children on the South Side of Chicago and to altering the inequities in healthcare.
Job Information
Job Summary:
Under moderate supervision, the Abstractor/Coder is responsible for accurate and timely review and coding of inpatient and outpatient physician services including procedures and surgeries. Ensure that all external regulations affecting the coding process are administered to compliance. Review physician reports and append appropriate CPT, HCPCS, ICD-10 codes, and modifiers verifying that physician documentation supports the billing.
Responsibilities:
Obtain appropriate reimbursement levels for professional services by reviewing and coding medical procedures, diagnoses, and physician visits.
Analyze denial and rejection reports, and appeal wherever appropriate.
Submit charges to UCPG in a timely manner.
Work in collaboration with the team to provide guidance to faculty and staff on the charge capture and documentation processes.
Educate physicians and support staff on coding issues, including issues related to fraud and abuse as it relates to coding/professional billing/clinical documentation.
Competencies:
Proactively anticipate physician needs and resolve problems required.
Thrive in fast-paced environment and effectively manage competing tasks, deadlines, and needs.
High levels of collaboration and initiative, strong editing skills and superb organizational abilities required.
Provide excellent customer service required.
Additional Requirements
Education, Experience, or Certifications:
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Experience:
2-4 years of experience working in physician/healthcare billing and physician coding strongly preferred.
Prior experience with electronic billing and medical record systems (i.e. EPIC) is strongly preferred.
Licenses and Certifications:
Certification through AAPC with CPC credential or AHIMA CCS-P credential is required.
Technical Knowledge or Skills:
Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications required.
Pay Range:
$25.32 - $37.05 per hour.
Required Documents:
Resume/CV
Cover Letter
When applying, the document(s) MUSTbe uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.
Benefit Eligibility
Yes
Requires Compliance with University Covid-19 Vaccination Requirement
No
Pay Frequency
Hourly
Pay Range
Please refer to Additional Requirements to see the pay ranges
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Union
024- Local 743, I.B.T. Clerical
Job is Exempt
No
Drug Test Required
No
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
No
Health Screen Required
No
Posting Date
2024-04-08
Remove from Posting On or Before
2024-10-08
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