Coding Auditor - DRG/APC Coordinator at The University of Chicago Medicine
Chicago, IL 60637, USA -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Dec, 25

Salary

79900.0

Posted On

03 Sep, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Regulations, Rhia, Coding Experience

Industry

Hospital/Health Care

Description

Job Description:
Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system at UChicago Medicine as a Coding Auditor - DRG/APC Coordinator for the Health Information Management department. This is a remote, work from home opportunity and you may be based outside of the greater Chicagoland area.
In this role, the Coding Auditor - DRG/APC Coordinator is responsible for ensuring accuracy and quality of coding assignments for all records requiring DRG and/or APC coding, and ensures optimal and timely reimbursement.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • A bachelor’s degree from an accredited academic body or in lieu of a completed degree; equivalent experience
  • Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), and Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) credentials
  • Four (4) years coding experience with a minimum of two (2) years PPS coding, DRG grouping, & APC payment experience
  • Five (5) years of inpatient facility coding experience with at least two (2) years in an academic setting
  • Working knowledge of 3M HDM Abstracting System and 3M Codefinder/DRG finder; must have working knowledge of JCAHO standards for chart completion
  • Working knowledge of medico-legal rules and regulations that govern the confidentiality and release of medical information with the ability to interpret and implement the standards; must maintain total confidentiality of all patient records
  • Data entry skills
Responsibilities

Please refer the Job description for details

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