Billing Coordinator-Full Time (Remote - Must reside in IL, IN, IA, WI, OH, MO, MI, or FL)
Company Description
At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?
Job Description
The Billing Coordinator reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. The Billing Coordinator coordinates timely and accurate professional billing. This position will remain up to date regarding company-wide and industry billing and coding changes and performs various administrative and clerical duties to support the role’s core function. Responsibilities: Review encounter documentation to confirm reported services. Resolve pre-bill edits to confirm correct coding (modifier, diagnosis, CPT, and HCPCS review). Educate providers on correct coding and documentation guidelines. Utilize coding resources to facilitate correct coding. Triage provider and practice administration queries. Requests necessary charge corrections. Performs administrative activities and projects. Attends team and department meetings. May perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required High School Diploma or GED equivalent Minimum two (2) years of healthcare or professional office experience. Preferred CPC, RHIT, or RHIA Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree. Thorough knowledge and experience utilizing EPIC Resolute billing system (strongly preferred). Additional Information Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) 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. Background Check Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act. Artificial Intelligence Disclosure Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more. Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family. Job Shift: Day Job (1st) Salary Range Minimum : $20.22 Salary Range Maximum: $26.29 Compensation: USD 20.22 - USD 26.29 - hourly Apply To This Job