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Reimbursement Coding Specialist - Health Information Management

University of Illinois Chicago
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Aug 22, 2025
Reimbursement Coding Specialist - Health Information Management Reimbursement Coding Specialist - Health Information Management Hiring Department: Health Information Management Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1035816 FTE: 1 Work Schedule: 8:00AM - 5:00PM, Remote Shift: Days # of Positions: 1 Workplace Type: Remote Posting Close Date: September 5, 2025 Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $25.83 - 50.30 / Hourly Wage About the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a Joint Commission-accredited tertiary care hospital and outpatient clinics, and the Mile Square Health Center network of federally qualified health centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity. Learn more: https://hospital.uillinois.edu/about-ui-health Benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which offers: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance; a defined benefit pension plan; paid leaves such as Vacation, Holiday and Sick; tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits. This position is responsible for accurately assigning ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCs codes to complex inpatient accounts. It requires ability to follow the coding guidelines and accurrately sequence diagnosis and procedures to assign Diagnosis Related Groups (DRGs) and All Patient Refined (APR-DRG) to inpatient encounters. The position requires expertise in coding complex inpatient accounts at a acute care hospital with complex case mix index(CMI). Duties & Responsibilities: Responsible for reviewing the inpatient documentation and applying ICD-10 CM diagnosis and ICD-10-PC procedure codes and apply Present On Admission (POA) indicator while adhering to inpatient coding guidelines. Ability to accurately sequence principal diagnosis, complications and cormorbid conditions and procedures to assign the correct Diagnosis Related Groups (DRG) and All Patient Refined (APR-DRG) while adhering to the inpatient coding guidelines Ability to write a compliant physician query and collaborate with Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) to clarify or resolve conflicting documentation prior to assigning final codes on inpatient accounts Ability to utilize the Computer Assistant Coding (CAC) software to review medical documentation and select codes for billing and reporting purposes Ability to utilize the Computer Assistant Coding (CAC) software to review medical documentation and select codes for billing and reporting purposes. Provides guidance to other departmental staff in identifying and resolving coding issues or errors._x000d_ Keeps up to date with coding changes and guidelines governing medical record coding and documentation. Ability to maintain the national standards for coding accuracy and internal standards for productivity Maintains continuing educations hours as dictated by certification standards. Maintains confidentiality of patient health information Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Required: High school diploma or equivalent. Current certification as a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or Certified Coding Specialist-Physician-based (CCS-P) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), or current certification as a Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or a Certified Outpatient Coder (COC) by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) (formerly CPC-H certification). One (1) year/twelve (12) months of work experience comparable to that performed at the Reimbursement Coding Representative level of this series or in other positions of comparable responsibility. To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application. Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment. The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation To apply, visit https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/16725?c=uic Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-884e5bdfa03fea4db1db455eedc6a287