Physician Billing Educator
Physician Billing Educator
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$ 70720 - 115627
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Job Description
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology research and familyfriendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140year legacy of excellence kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.
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Job Description
Job Duties:
Responsible for conducting coding and billing education on new coding policies regulations and procedures along with appropriate coding references and other materials.
Designs and develops training resources presentations and tools.
Works collaboratively with leadership to present coding education to providers. Participates as a member of an operational project team to develop a customized educational plan that addresses goals and methods.
Provides specialtyspecific education regarding annual updates for CPT ICD10 and HCPCS codes to healthcare providers and division leadership.
Provides New Provider education for both Evaluation & Management (E/M) Levels of Service and procedures with attention to Place of Service payer guidelines and specialty specific requirements.
Responds to coding questions and provides education requested by providers and leadership.
Collaborates with Manager Audit and Denials management to provide education based on audit and/or coder identified areas of opportunity.
Provides education for documentation improvement within the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) based on Smart texts Smart phrases Smart sets Tips Weblinks and the Level of Service Calculator.
Collaborates with departments within the organization to support functions related to the EMR. Adheres to all regulations and guidelines with respect to EMR use.
Prepares and maintains detailed records and reports of all education activity. Maintains attendance records for group education.
Other job functions as assigned.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Must have a minimum of an associate degree; Bachelors degree preferred.
- Coding certification required e.g. CCS CCSP CPC COC CEMC) RHIT RHIA
- Minimum five 5 years coding experience and three 3 years auditing experience
- Must have advanced coding education and training with strong foundation in E/M coding.
- Demonstrates understanding of medical terminology anatomy and physiology and coding classification systems and can apply this knowledge in determining appropriate physician coding
- Maintains a thorough understanding for medical record practices standards regulations Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Organizations (JCAHO) and Illinois Medicaid coding and reporting requirements.
- Must have excellent interpersonal oral and written communication skills.
- Must have excellent organizational and time management skills. Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Must be able to utilize a personal computer with Windows and Microsoft Office software especially Word Excel and PowerPoint.
- Must be able to utilize electronic medical records Epic
- Must be able to utilize coding resources 3M Encoder Pro NGS NCCI CPT Assistant payer policies
Education
High School Diploma/GED (Required)Pay Range
$70720.00$115627.20 SalaryAt Lurie Childrens we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity reflecting individual contributions experience and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions.In addition to base salary Lurie Childrens offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees leadership incentivesfor select roles health and retirement benefits and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation consult your recruiter or click the followinglink to learn more about our benefits.
Benefit Statement
For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:
Medical dental and vision insurance
Employer paid group term life and disability
Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave
403(b) with a 5 employer match
Various voluntary benefits:
Supplemental Life AD&D and Disability
Critical Illness Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
Tuition assistance
Student loan servicing and support
Adoption benefits
Backup Childcare and Eldercare
Employee Assistance Program and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
Discount on services at Lurie Childrens facilities
Discount purchasing program
Theres a Place for You with Us
At Lurie Childrens we embrace and celebrate diversity and equity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds skills and viewpoints recognizing that diverse identities strengthen our workplace and the care we can provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly appreciate differences and make meaningful connections that foster belonging and allyship. This is a place where you can be your best so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.
Lurie Childrens and its affiliatesare equal employment opportunity employers. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression religion national origin ancestry age disability marital status pregnancy protected veteran status order of protection status protected genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
Employment Type
Full-Time
