• HIM Coder

    Rush University Medical Center (Chicago, IL)


    Job Description

    Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

     

    Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

    Department: Medical Records

    **Work Type:** Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)

    **Shift:** Shift 1

    **Work Schedule:** 8 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 4:30:00 PM)

     

    Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).

     

    **Pay Range:** $29.36 - $47.79 per hour

     

    Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

    Summary:

    Accurately and independently makes decisions based on specialized knowledge and standard protocol. This includes, but is not limited to coding inpatient and outpatient. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision, and values, and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

    Other information:

    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

    High School (GED) required

     

    RHIA, RHIT, and/or CCS Certification required

     

    Minimum 3 years experience in medical record coding required

     

    Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy and physiology required

     

    Windows applications, Outlook, WebEx and other apps as needed to perform role

     

    Cooperates well with others

     

    Competent attention to detail and accuracy

     

    Proficient with computer use and software applications

     

    Ability to concentrate on task at hand in open distracting environment independent manner; minimizing distractions in private work-from-home space

     

    Ability to apply local, state, and federal coding guidelines with attention to detail.

    Responsibilities:

    • Assigns ICD-10-CM-PCS and/or CPT-4 diagnostic and procedure codes to patient charts with accuracy and attention to detail

    • Abstracts selected data items and enters in 3M encoder/Epic software with accuracy and attention to detail

    • Completes UHDDS data abstraction as required

    • Maintains a log of work performed

    • Completes other assigned duties as directed by management

     

    Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

     

    **Position** HIM Coder

    **Location** US:IL:Chicago

    **Req ID** 15542