Northwestern Memorial Healthcare is looking for a Financial Coding Specialist to translate oncology and infusion diagnoses and procedures into ICD-10-CM and CPT codes, generate accurate claims, and resolve inquiries from Revenue Cycle Departments.

What You'll Do

Utilize technical coding expertise to assign appropriate ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 codes to outpatient visit types.
Assign Evaluation and Management codes for Facility Clinic visits.
Analyze clinical documentation to ensure it supports accurate charge capture.
Assign appropriate CPT and HCPCS codes to medical procedures according to coding guidelines.
Collaborate with HB Coding, Revenue Integrity, Patient Accounting, Registration, and clinical areas to provide coding reimbursement expertise.
Interpret health record documentation using knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology.
Follow ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, Coding Clinic, and CPT Assistant.
Generate accurate claims, verifying infusion documentation and adding appropriate modifiers.
Research and resolve all inquiries from Revenue Cycle Departments efficiently.

What We're Looking For

Six months of coding experience in an oncology setting.
2 years of physician and/or hospital billing, including infusion billing.
Thorough understanding of Medicaid, HMOs, PPOs, and private insurance.
ICD9, CPT, and chemotherapy infusion billing knowledge.
Effective problem identification and analysis skills.
Ability to generate alternatives and possible solutions.
Above-average keyboarding and data entry skills.
Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work collaboratively with physicians and staff.

Nice to Have

Associate's degree or CCSP.
CERT CODER certification.

Team & Environment

Collaborates with HB Coding, Revenue Integrity, Patient Accounting, Registration, case managers, and other clinical areas.

Benefits & Compensation

Compensation: $20.71 - $29.00 per hour.
Tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness.
401(k) matching.
Lifecycle benefits.
$5000 Sign-on Bonus.

Work Mode

This role operates on a hybrid schedule based in Chicago, IL.

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.