Abstractor Coder Ii

University of Chicago

Chicago, IL, US
Base: $29.97 - $45.59 hourly; bonus/equity: not sp...
Fully remote
Cpt icd-10 hcpcs coding expertise
Orthopedic specialty coding experience
Epic last word idx system proficiency
The Abstractor/Coder II performs complex, specialty-specific coding in support of orthopedic practices across multiple locations

Job Summary

  • The Abstractor/Coder II performs complex, specialty-specific coding in support of orthopedic practices across multiple locations.
  • This role serves as a subject matter expert to clinical staff and supports revenue integrity through issue resolution and education.
  • The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs including health, retirement, and paid time off.

Matching Summary

The Abstractor/Coder II performs complex, specialty-specific coding in support of orthopedic practices across multiple locations.

Salary

Base: $29.97 - $45.59 hourly; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Health, retirement, and paid time off

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • CPT ICD-10 HCPCS coding expertise
  • Orthopedic specialty coding experience
  • Epic Last Word IDX system proficiency
  • HIPAA compliance and data security
  • Coding denial and edit resolution

Nice-to-have

  • Mentoring less experienced coders
  • Provider documentation improvement feedback
  • Academic medical center environment
  • Collaborative team communication skills
  • Quality review and trend identification

Key Requirements

  • 5 years coding experience with 3+ years in complex specialty
  • RHIA, RHIT, CCS-P, CPC, or CCS certification required
  • Experience with Epic Professional Billing preferred
  • High School Diploma required; Bachelor's preferred
  • Prior academic medical center billing experience preferred

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Not specified

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