Billing Coordinator, PB Coding, Full-time, Days (Remote - Must reside in IL, IN, IA, or WI - Sign-on bonus eligible)

The salary range for this position is $19.63 - $27.48 (Hourly Rate)

Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section located at jobs.nm.org/benefits to learn more.

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Remote work from Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, Missouri, Iowa, or Ohio

Description

The Billing Coordinator reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The Billing Coordinator coordinates timely and accurate professional billing. This position will remain up to date regarding company-wide and industry billing and coding changes and performs various administrative and clerical duties to support the role’s core function.

Responsibilities:

• Review encounter documentation to confirm reported services.
• Resolve pre-bill edits to confirm correct coding (modifier, diagnosis, CPT, and HCPCS review).
• Educate providers on correct coding and documentation guidelines.
• Utilize coding resources to facilitate correct coding.
• Triage provider and practice administration queries.
• Requests necessary charge corrections.
• Performs administrative activities and projects.
• Attends team and department meetings.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC), or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS).  
• In lieu of degree/certification, must have a High School Diploma/GED equivalent and a minimum of two (2) years of healthcare or professional office experience.

Preferred:

• CPC, RHIT, or RHIA
• Thorough knowledge and experience utilizing EPIC Resolute billing system (strongly preferred).

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

If we offer you a job, we will perform a background check that includes a review of any criminal convictions. A conviction does not disqualify you from employment at Northwestern Medicine. We consider this on a case-by-case basis and follow all state and federal guidelines.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.