Abstractor/Coder II

Department ​
 
BSD PED - Clinical Revenue

About the Department

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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 minimal supervision, the Abstractor/Coder II will focus on more complex encounters that may require a deep understanding of a specific specialty, ability to research and reference check problematic coding. This position will act as a collaborator with providers and clinical areas to ensure the medical record accurately reflects the patient's service. They will serve as a mentor for other staff regarding documentation, billing, and coding. An individual within this role will identify and report error patterns, resolve errors or issues associated with coding and billing processes.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for moderate to highly complex coding within the unit.

• Code high dollar procedural area and have the ability to provide feedback to physicians on how to improve procedural documentation to ensure to revenue is not missed.

• Interdepartmental coding education support.

• Assist with providing education to the team on how to document appropriately.

• Helps to train and mentor coding staff to effectively perform their job responsibilities following current coding policies and procedures.

• Assists coders with medical terminology, disease processes and complex techniques.

• Research and resolution of coding projects as assigned.

• Support with resolving denials by reviewing payer policies and drafting appeal letters.

• Notify management of any discrepancies' and collaborates as needed to rectify the account.

Competencies:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications required.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Ability to proactively anticipate physician needs and resolve problems required.

• Ability to 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.

• Ability to provide excellent customer service required.

Additional Requirements ​​
 

Education, Experience, or Certifications:

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Experience:

• 5 years of experience working in physician/healthcare billing and physician coding required.

• Prior experience with electronic billing and medical record systems (i.e. EPIC) required.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Certification through AAPC with CPC credential or AHIMA CCS-P credential is required.

• Specialty certification preferred.

Pay Range:

• $28.46-$43.29 per hour

Required Documents:

• Resume

• Cover Letter

When applying, the document(s) MUST  be 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 ​
 
2024-05-20

Remove from Posting On or Before ​
 
2024-11-20

Posting Statement: ​​
 

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