The University of Chicago Medicine hiring Coding Auditor - DRG/APC Coordinator • Remote (Work from Home) | Himalayas
The University of Chicago MedicineTM

Coding Auditor - DRG/APC Coordinator

UChicago Medicine is a leading academic medical center based in Chicago, known for its integration of patient care, groundbreaking research, and medical education. It operates a network of hospitals and clinics, providing a full spectrum of specialty care.

The University of Chicago Medicine

Employee count: 5000+

Salary: 80k-107k USD

United States only

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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Full Time

Experience level

Mid-level

Salary

Salary: 80k-107k USD

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The University of Chicago Medicine, also known as UChicago Medicine, is a prominent non-profit academic medical health system situated on the campus of the University of Chicago. With a history that began with its first hospital opening in 1927, it has evolved into an integrated system dedicated to a tripartite mission of patient care, research, and education. The system unites several key entities, including the University of Chicago Medical Center, the Pritzker School of Medicine, the Biological Sciences Division, and Ingalls Memorial, a community-based hospital in Harvey, Illinois. This structure fosters a unique environment where interdisciplinary research and educational partnerships thrive, directly influencing patient care.

UChicago Medicine is renowned for its contributions to medical science and has been the professional home for numerous Nobel Prize laureates in Physiology or Medicine. Its physicians and researchers have been instrumental in shaping modern medicine, pioneering advancements in organ transplantation, cancer genetics, chemotherapy, and treatments for digestive diseases. The health system operates multiple inpatient hospitals and numerous outpatient clinics across the Chicago metropolitan area and Northwest Indiana, ensuring broad access to its services. Key facilities on its main Hyde Park campus include the Center for Care and Discovery, Bernard A. Mitchell Hospital, and the Comer Children's Hospital, which provides specialized pediatric care and houses a Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center. The organization is consistently recognized for its high standards of patient safety and quality, earning top marks from organizations like The Leapfrog Group and recognition for its commitment to LGBTQ+ healthcare equality.

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Flexible Scheduling

Offers flexible scheduling options for employees.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Offers an employee assistance program that extends to spouses and children.

Parental Leave

Offers parental leave options for housestaff and potentially other employees.

Flexible Spending Accounts

FSAs available for eligible health care, dependent daycare, and commuter expenses.

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