Certified Coder II, Hybrid Onsite Position

NMC is currently recruiting a Certified Coder II. The position is full-time (80 hours bi-weekly), generally Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. Northwestern Medical Center’s mission is to provide exceptional health care to our community. Join our high reliability team! With “people” as one of our core values, valuing our employees is a top priority for Northwestern. We care about our employees, their families, and their overall health & well-being. We are proud to offer a generous benefits package, with recognized national carriers, designed to help our people stay healthy, balance work & life responsibilities, protect your assets & plan for a secure financial future.

Hiring Range: $21.19 - $29.31

The posted hiring range represents the anticipated pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience and internal equity. Placement within the range will be based on the candidate's qualifications and alignment with the requirements of the role.

Certified Coder II

JOB SUMMARY:

Reviews clinical documentation and diagnostic results as appropriate to extract data and apply appropriate ICD 10 CM, PCS, CPT and HCPCS codes for billing, internal and external reporting, research, and regulatory compliance. Under the direction of the Revenue Cycle Manager and HIM Supervisor, accurately codes inpatient and observation conditions and procedures as documented in the ICD Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, with expert knowledge of MCC/CC’s. Resolves error reports associated with billing process, identify and report error patterns, and, when necessary, assists in design and implementation of workflow changes to reduce billing errors.

PRE-REQUISITES:

Education:  High school diploma or equivalent required.  Completion of medical record coding from an accredited school required.  CCS/CCA certification required.   

Experience:  Three years of coding work experience required.

RELATIONSHIPS:

Reports To:  Revenue Cycle Manager. Health Information Management Supervisor

Supervises:  N/A

Other Contacts:  HIM and Internal Audit Coordinator, Leadership Team, Managers, Supervisors, Clinical Resource Nurses, all employees, Medical Staff, and the general public.

SCOPE:

Machinery or Equipment Used:  3M Grouper, personal computer, microfilm, scanner, fax, copier.

Physical Demands:  Mostly sedentary work. Manual dexterity and mobility. Occasional reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, lifting.

Working Conditions:  Office environment, occasional pressure due to multiple call and inquiries, subject to many interruptions.

Required Protective Equipment:  as situation dicates

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Assigns codes for diagnoses, treatments, and procedures according to the appropriate classification system for all encounters as assigned.

2. Reviews appropriate provider documentation to determine principal diagnosis, co-morbidities and complications, secondary conditions and surgical procedures and utilizes technical coding principals and MS-DRG reimbursement expertise to assign appropriate ICD diagnoses procedures present on admission indicators, and all other applicable codes.

3. Extracts required information from source documentation and enters into encoder and abstracting system.

4. Identifies non-payment conditions (HAC) and when required, reports through established procedures.

5. Works interdepartmentally with Physicians and NMC Department representatives to help improve processes, documentation, and increase efficiency as needed.

6. Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) and adheres to official coding guidelines as well as NMC Coding Policies and Procedures.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Northwestern Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating and maintaining a workplace that values diversity, inclusion, and belonging. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Northwestern Medical Center is dedicated to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and supportive work environment where all employees have the opportunity to contribute, grow, and succeed. We encourage qualified individuals from all backgrounds and experiences to apply.

Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process. Applicants requiring accommodation are encouraged to contact Human Resources for assistance.