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Extra Help - Reimbursement Coding Representative - Surgery

University of Illinois Chicago
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Sep 02, 2025
Extra Help - Reimbursement Coding Representative - Surgery Extra Help - Reimbursement Coding Representative - Surgery This Position is temporary and limited to 900 hours. Hiring Department: Surgery Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1036622 Hours per Week: 37.5 # of Positions: 1 Workplace Type: On-Site Posting Close Date: Monday, September 8, 2025 Salary: The rate of pay for this position is $23.68 per hour. About the University of Illinois Chicago UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago. This position is generally not eligible for most benefits. Information regarding benefits can be found on the Employee Benefits webpage. Position Summary The Extra Help Reimbursement Coding Representative operates under the direct supervision of the Director of Administrative Operations; this position will be responsible for coding Department of Surgery clinical and surgical services, primarily E/M's. The Reimbursement Coding Representative will ensure proper financial authorization is in place before submitting charges and reviews Surgery Coding Denial Work Queue daily. Duties & Responsibilities In addition to lower level coding responsibilities, review inpatient and/or outpatient documentation to assign the guidelines appropriate ICD- 10, CPT, and/or HCPCS diagnosis and procedures codes while adhering to coding guidelines. Keep abreast of bulletins, newsletters, and periodicals; attends workshops to stay current on coding issues, trends, and changes in regulations governing medical record coding documentation. Be responsible for abstracting codes and other information from the hospital system for billing and reporting purposes. Identifies and makes recommendations for coding edits. Assist in development of policies and procedures related to coding of medical providers, ancillary, and/or hospital services using ICD-10, HCPCS, and/or CPT. Track appeals to ensure appropriate strategies are employed and to adjust accordingly; assists in resolving day-to-day coding related issues; serves as a resource person for billing/coding purposes. May review charge tickets and/or documentation to determine accuracy of CPT and diagnosis coding. Review, analyze and correct or resolve claims denials. Will work with surgical coder and provider on insurance denials. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned. Minimum Qualifications High school graduation or equivalent. Any one or any combination totaling 18 months from the following categories: Work experience in a healthcare setting (i.e., hospital, physician's office, nursing home, billing agency) utilizing ICD-10, and CPT coding systems, Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS), and the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) systems of coding to assign codes for services provided to patients. College course work relating to healthcare operations includes the following topics such as Medical Terminology, Human Anatomy and Physiology, ICD-10 Coding, and CPT Coding, or closely related courses. 6 semester hours equals 6 months 12 semester hours equals 12 months 18 semester hours equals 18 months Current designation as Certified Professional Coder-Apprentice (CPC-A), Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or a Certified Outpatient Coder (COC) by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) (formerly CPC-H certification) or current certification as a Certified Coding Associate (CCA), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or Certified Coding Specialist-Physician-based (CCS-P) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) satisfies all the requirements for this classification. Preferred Qualifications At least 2 years of E/M coding experience. 24 months of work experience in a healthcare setting, experience in a surgical setting preferred. The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation To apply, visit https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/16861?c=uic Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-072dae2884db25459a39f7c001676419