Inpatient/Outpatient Coder/RAC Reviewer (Hospital)

Northwest Suburbs/Northern Illinois (Chicago/Milwaukee/Madison/Rockford based candidates encouraged to apply)

Are you ready to work in a system that truly appreciates its employees and reflects its core values ? The CEO's attitude is that the patient is first and that he works for the employees....not the other way around.

My client is a health system that boasts Level II Trauma Centers and Level II nurseries at both of it's medical centers. In addition to Emergency Services and Obstetrics, it has over 30 sites and is recognized for cardiac care, cancer care, rehabilitation services, occupational health and behavioral health services. They are ranked among the best by organizations including U.S. News & World Report Magazine, Solucient, and HealthGrades, consistently recognized for their commitment to the highest levels of patient care and state-of-the-art facilities.  They offer an opportunity to establish a health care career in this exciting clinical and organizational environment. Personal and professional growth opportunities abound in a setting that offers a variety of desirable communities and settings in a beautiful, four-season environment. Few health care systems can offer the outstanding compilation of spacious and numerous campuses, current technologies, quality and innovative services, as well as strategic plans for the future.

Under general supervision of Lead Coder, this position will reviews inpatient and outpatient discharged records consistent with ICD-9-CM/CPT guidelines and departmental policy. Reviews all accounts requested by RAC. In doing so, analyzes the medical record for complete documentation of final diagnoses and procedures to assure accurate MS-DRG assignment. Abstracts patient data and assists in the accurate and complete maintenance of disease and operation indices.

Qualifications

A Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Register Health Information Technician (RHIT), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) with experience in coding inpatient and outpatient records

3 years ICD-9-CM/CPT coding experience and a working knowledge of MS-DRGs, Peer Review Organization/HCFA Regulation

Previous experience with software (3M Encoders, MS-DRG, HBOC Abstracting) preferred.

Knowledge of government and private payor practices, regulations, standards and reimbursement.

My client offers aggressive compensation based on experience, great benefits including day care, education and concierge service ! Relocation assistance may be possible for the right candidate.

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