Work Schedule:

100% FTE, Full-time. Day shift hours, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. This is a fully remote position. 

Additional components of compensation may include:

Evening, night, and weekend shift differentialOvertimeOn-call pay

 

At UW Health in northern Illinois, you will have:

Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package including: PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, retirement, short and long-term disability, paternity leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistanceAnnual wellness reimbursementOpportunity for on-site day care through UW Health KidsTuition reimbursement for career advancement--ask about our fully funded programs!Abundant career growth opportunities to nurture professional developmentStrong shared governance structureCommitment to employee voice

 

QualificationsHigh School diploma or equivalent and medical coding education. In lieu of a medical coding education, an active coding certification is required. RequiredAssociate degree in a healthcare related field. PreferredWork ExperienceTwo years progressive coding experience in multiple specialties, HCC Risk adjustment Coding. PreferredMinimum of one-year of progressive coding experience. RequiredExperience with coding concepts (Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), International Classification of Disease 10th Edition-Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM), Code on Dental Procedures and Nomenclature (CDT), Health Care Procedure Coding System (HCPCS), Diagnosis Related Group (DRG), and Hierarchical Condition Categories (HCC) for HCC. RequiredExperience using Microsoft Office (i.e., Excel, Word). RequiredLicenses & CertificationsCertification as Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Outpatient Coder (COC), Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), or Certified Coding Specialist Physician-Based (CCS-P), or a Certified Coding Associate (CCA) required, Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) required within one year of hire for HCC. RequiredRegistered Health Information Technician (RHIT). PreferredRegistered Health Information Administrator (RHIA). Preferred

 

Our Commitment to Social Impact and BelongingUW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

 

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