Lead CoderProfessional Billing Support -Hybrid
Skokie, IL 
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Posted 9 days ago
Job Description

Position Overview: Medical Coder III

  • We are currently seeking a Lead Coder-Professional Billing Support for our MG - Revenue Cycle Admin department
  • Location: 4901 Searle Parkwayin Skokie, IL.
  • Full-time position and is benefits eligible.
  • Work schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 am-3:30 pm.
  • Hybrid/Remote schedule offered.

Responsibilities:

In this role, you will:

  • Acts as "go to" for coding questions from the coding team.
  • Lead coder is proficient in the claim error process and acts as liaison interdepartmentally.
  • Assists Manager with various tasks as needed, overseeing coding work assignments and coordination of resource staff coding assignments.
  • Assists Manager with single path/concurrent coding service lines to follow Hospital Billing rules.
  • Reports to coding manger trends in errors, denials, or other issues
  • Performs second level coding reviews.
  • Manages special projects as assigned by Manager.
  • Communicates coding changes and updates with physicians based on department standards
  • Works charge review work queues with the purpose of correcting cording errors, reviewing documentation and applying coding guidelines to ensure the accurate and timely filling of charges
  • Maintain productivity based on department standards
  • Consistently utilize coding and billing resources and reference tools

Qualifications:

  • Our ideal candidate will have:
  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Must have CCS, CCS-P, CPC, CPC-A, CCA, or RHIT certificate
  • Must have knowledge of medical terminology, CPT and ICD 10 coding principles and practices
  • 5 years of professional coding and billing experience preferred
  • Must be able to analyze and interpret medical documents, and apply coding and/or local policy guidelines and regulations

Benefits:

  • Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
  • Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Free Parking
  • Wellness Program Savings Plan
  • Health Savings Account Options
  • Retirement Options with Company Match
  • Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
  • Community Involvement Opportunities

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals - Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) - all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit .

When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

Please explore our website () to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to "help everyone in our communities be their best".

Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.

Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all.

EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.

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Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
High School or Equivalent
Required Experience
5+ years
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