Lurie Children's Hospital
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Salary
$32 - $52 / HOUR
The role is responsible for the timely and accurate coding and abstracting of Inpatient visits by following established coding guidelines and utilizing ICD-10 code sets. This involves thoroughly reviewing documentation, validating DRG assignments, ensuring accurate reporting of conditions, and communicating documentation issues for resolution.
Candidates must possess a minimum of a CCS, RHIA, or RHIT credential and maintain it through continuing education, along with proficiency in medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and ICD-10/CPT coding. A minimum of one year of prior hospital coding experience is required, preferably with Inpatient APR DRG experience.
Responsible for timely and accurate coding and abstracting of Inpatient visits. Codes and abstract patients following established coding guidelines and utilizing ICD-10 code sets. This position ensures that revenue cycle, customer service, quality, individual, and team goals are met. Essential Job Functions: Thorough review of inpatient encounter documentation for diagnoses, treatments, services. Performs daily coding and abstracting utilizing ICD-10 Code sets and DRG Grouping systems. Validates MS-DRG and APR-DRG assignment for appropriateness to encounter Performs weekly coding of Inpatient Interim Bill Requests Review of Clinical Documentation Specialists notes and queries to ensure capture of queried conditions. Validates admission diagnosis assignment and coordinates correction with Case Management personnel when appropriate. Identifies documentation issues that may lead to incorrect coding, billing, and quality metrics. Communicates issues to Clinical Documentation Specialists for clarification and/or resolution when appropriate. Facilitates accurate Hospital Acquired Conditions reporting with Infection Control and/or coordinates retrospective query with CDI team as appropriate. Performs research and/or seeks assistance from Nosology, CHA and American Hospital Association on complex coding cases. Documents findings and educates team on coding guidance. Makes recommendations on Epic coding and SVC edits to prevent coding, billing, IHA and claim edits. Maintains quality standards of AHA, AMA, CMS, OIG and TJC pertaining to coding and reimbursement Stay current in Coding changes by reading, maintaining CEUs, and attending education sessions related to Coding and Health Information Management Trains and orients new employees Assists with testing and implementation of systems/product changes and upgrades. Performs other duties as assigned by the coding manager or the director.
Must possess a minimum of CCS, RHIA, or RHIT credential. Must maintain credential status through obtaining continuing education requirements. Must have completed and continue to demonstrate proficiency in coding program curriculum to include full courses Medical Terminology, Anatomy and Physiology, Medical Sciences, Pharmacology, ICD-10-CM, CPT, and Healthcare Data Content Structures. Completion of an AHIMA approved RHIT, RHIA, or CCS program. Must pass Lurie Children’s Coding Exam with a minimum of 90% score. Minimum of one year prior hospital coding experience required. Inpatient APR DRG experience preferred. Must have a working proficiency of Microsoft Office applications and computer skills to effectively navigate an EMR. Must be able to type a minimum of 30 Wpm. Must be able to communicate effectively with all Lurie staff; clinical, clerical, management. Excellent communication skills necessary for interaction at all levels of staff Must be able to communicate effectively with external contacts: outside vendors as required in the execution of problem solving activities and assisting patients/visitors with their needs. Ability to handle multiple projects. Ability to appropriately prioritize tasks. Ability to cope with the inherent pressures of a results deadline oriented position. Education Associate's Degree: Health Administration (Required) (CCS) - Certified Coding Specialist - American Health Information Management Association, (RHIA) - Registered Health Information Administrator - American Health Information Management Association, (RHIT) - Registered Health Information Technician - American Health Information Management Association Pay Range $31.50-$51.50 Hourly At Lurie Children’s, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions. In addition to base salary, Lurie Children’s offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter or click the following link to learn more about our benefits. Benefit Statement For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes: Medical, dental and vision insurance Employer paid group term life and disability Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account Flexible Spending Accounts Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave 403(b) with a 5% employer match Various voluntary benefits: Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage Tuition assistance Student loan servicing and support Adoption benefits Backup Childcare and Eldercare Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities Discount purchasing program There’s a Place for You with Us At Lurie Children’s, we embrace and celebrate building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints — recognizing that different life experiences strengthen our workplace and the care we provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care. Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Support email: peoplequestions@luriechildrens.org Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do.
Registered Nurse (RN) PICU
Pediatric Surgery Moonlighter
Registered Nurse I, (Ambulatory) Hematology
Psychiatric Social Worker-Austin HOPE Center
Medical Assistant I
Sleep Tech I
Mental Health Specialist - Day Shift
Registered Nurse, RN - Full-time Days
Nursing Support Assistant, 4W Telemetry Cardiac Lung , Part Time (40 hours per week) , Night Shift
Veterinarian
Administrative Assistant II, Blood Bank Laboratory - Full-Time, Day Shift
Registered Nurse (RN) - MS Telemetry
Phlebotomist II
RN-STAFF/CLIN NURSE-Radiology-Special Procedures- 40HR Day Shift (8-630 with rotation)
RN-STAFF/CLIN NURSE-4B-Medical Surgical- 36HR Night Shift
Phlebotomist II
RN Case Manager Hospice
Remote Tele-Radiologist | High Earnings + NJ License Support