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Description The primary purpose of this position is to assign ICD‑10‑CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes for inpatient and outpatient services by reviewing medical records documentation for those services provided by a physician or other qualified healthcare professionals.
Duties Coding and Reimbursement (90%)
Review documentation and assign diagnosis and procedure codes for ancillary and other physician services using standardized coding systems such as ICD‑10‑CM, CPT, and HCPCS.
Review records for accuracy in the usage and/or assignment of modifiers for Evaluation and Management services along with any procedure modifiers as applicable.
Respond to requests from Patient Business Services for assistance in correction of claim information in regards to coding, dates of service, place of service, provider information, etc. This assistance also includes writing appeal letters that would be submitted to insurance for reconsideration of a denied claim.
Provide expert advice and guidance to administrators, faculty, and staff as it relates to coding and documentation along with any third‑party payer regulations.
Assist other coding staff in the unit to provide coverage as needed and assist in training other coders when requested.
Miscellaneous (10%)
Other duties assigned.
Qualifications Credentials to be Verified by Placement Officer
High school diploma or equivalent.
Current certification as a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Coding Specialist—Physician‑based (CCS‑P), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), or current certification as a Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or a Certified Outpatient Coder (COC) by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC).
One (1) year/twelve (12) months of work experience comparable to that performed at the Reimbursement Coding Representative level of this series or in other positions of comparable responsibility.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSA’s)
Possession of personal attributes listed for Reimbursement Coding Representative.
Skill in researching complex coding questions.
Ability to supervise others.
Ability to compose reports.
Mathematical ability.
Maintains confidentiality of patient health information at all times.
Condition of Employment Out of State Applicants who apply to Springfield vacancies in classifications in the occupational area of Professional, Semi‑Professional, or Managerial will be subject to the following Condition of Employment: Pursuant to the State University Civil Service System, an out‑of‑state resident who is hired into this position must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days of their start date.
Supplemental Information If you require assistance, please contact the Office of Human Resources at
hrrecruitment@siumed.edu
or call 217‑545‑0223 Monday through Friday, 8:00am‑4:30pm.
The mission of Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is to optimize the health of the people of central and southern Illinois through education, patient care, research and service to the community.
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer who provides equal employment and educational opportunities for all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or marital status in accordance with local, state and federal law.
Pre‑employment background screenings required.
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Description The primary purpose of this position is to assign ICD‑10‑CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes for inpatient and outpatient services by reviewing medical records documentation for those services provided by a physician or other qualified healthcare professionals.
Duties Coding and Reimbursement (90%)
Review documentation and assign diagnosis and procedure codes for ancillary and other physician services using standardized coding systems such as ICD‑10‑CM, CPT, and HCPCS.
Review records for accuracy in the usage and/or assignment of modifiers for Evaluation and Management services along with any procedure modifiers as applicable.
Respond to requests from Patient Business Services for assistance in correction of claim information in regards to coding, dates of service, place of service, provider information, etc. This assistance also includes writing appeal letters that would be submitted to insurance for reconsideration of a denied claim.
Provide expert advice and guidance to administrators, faculty, and staff as it relates to coding and documentation along with any third‑party payer regulations.
Assist other coding staff in the unit to provide coverage as needed and assist in training other coders when requested.
Miscellaneous (10%)
Other duties assigned.
Qualifications Credentials to be Verified by Placement Officer
High school diploma or equivalent.
Current certification as a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Coding Specialist—Physician‑based (CCS‑P), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), or current certification as a Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or a Certified Outpatient Coder (COC) by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC).
One (1) year/twelve (12) months of work experience comparable to that performed at the Reimbursement Coding Representative level of this series or in other positions of comparable responsibility.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSA’s)
Possession of personal attributes listed for Reimbursement Coding Representative.
Skill in researching complex coding questions.
Ability to supervise others.
Ability to compose reports.
Mathematical ability.
Maintains confidentiality of patient health information at all times.
Condition of Employment Out of State Applicants who apply to Springfield vacancies in classifications in the occupational area of Professional, Semi‑Professional, or Managerial will be subject to the following Condition of Employment: Pursuant to the State University Civil Service System, an out‑of‑state resident who is hired into this position must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days of their start date.
Supplemental Information If you require assistance, please contact the Office of Human Resources at
hrrecruitment@siumed.edu
or call 217‑545‑0223 Monday through Friday, 8:00am‑4:30pm.
The mission of Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is to optimize the health of the people of central and southern Illinois through education, patient care, research and service to the community.
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer who provides equal employment and educational opportunities for all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or marital status in accordance with local, state and federal law.
Pre‑employment background screenings required.
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