Coding Auditor - DRG/APC Coordinator
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.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited academic body or 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
- 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
- Data entry skills
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Paid time off and holidays
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
- Professional development opportunities
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