Offer summary

Qualifications:

Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) required., High School Diploma/GED equivalent with two years of healthcare or professional office experience in lieu of certification., Thorough knowledge of EPIC Resolute billing system is preferred., Strong understanding of coding and documentation guidelines is essential..

Key responsibilities:

Coordinate timely and accurate professional billing processes.

Review encounter documentation and resolve pre-bill edits for correct coding.

Educate providers on coding and documentation guidelines and triage queries.

Perform administrative activities and attend team meetings as required.

Job description

Company Description

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better healthcare, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. At Northwestern Medicine, we pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, we take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

Job Description

The Billing Coordinator reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The Billing Coordinator coordinates timely and accurate professional billing. This position will remain up to date regarding company-wide and industry billing and coding changes and performs various administrative and clerical duties to support the role’s core function.

Responsibilities:

Review encounter documentation to confirm reported services.
Resolve pre-bill edits to confirm correct coding (modifier, diagnosis, CPT, and HCPCS review).
Educate providers on correct coding and documentation guidelines.
Utilize coding resources to facilitate correct coding.
Triage provider and practice administration queries.
Requests necessary charge corrections.
Performs administrative activities and projects.
Attends team and department meetings.
May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
Certified Professional Coder (CPC), or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS).
In lieu of degree/certification, must have a High School Diploma/GED equivalent and a minimum of two (2) years of healthcare or professional office experience.

Preferred:

CPC, RHIT, or RHIA
Thorough knowledge and experience utilizing EPIC Resolute billing system (strongly preferred).

Additional Information

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

If we offer you a job, we will perform a background check that includes a review of any criminal convictions. A conviction does not disqualify you from employment at Northwestern Medicine. We consider this on a case-by-case basis and follow all state and federal guidelines.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

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