Clinical Data Analyst – Same Day Surgery/Observation Coder

Job Description

Be a part of a world-class academic health-care system at UChicago Medicine as a Clinical Data Analyst – Same Day Surgery/Observation Coder. This is a remote, work from home opportunity and you may be based outside of the greater Chicagoland area.  

In this role, the Clinical Data Analyst – Same Day Surgery/Observation Coder, under general direction, is responsible for coding and abstracting diagnoses and procedures from inpatient and outpatient medical records for optimal and timely reimbursement and quality reporting.   

Essential Job Functions 

• Assigns ICD-10-CM/PCS codes and assigns DRGs for inpatient medical records accounts; assigns ICD-10-CM/PCS codes and CPT codes for outpatient medical record accounts 

• Abstracts key data elements required for billing 

• Reviews records for clinical pertinence 

• Interacts with providers for clarification of documentation/education 

• Abstracts and codes records, for patient currently in the Hospitals, for interim billing purposes 

• Reviews records according to pre-established criteria for referral to physician reviewers 

• Communicates with the medical staff to ensure appropriate assignment of principal and secondary diagnoses and procedures 

• Maintains CE credits in accordance with the American Health Information Management Association's requirements 

Required Qualifications  

• Associate or bachelor's degree  

• Certification as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) 

• Must have thorough working knowledge of ICD-10CM/PCS and CPT coding systems, DRG systems and federal/state regulations regarding reimbursement 

• Must have a thorough working knowledge of the hospital information system, electronic medical record systems and encoder; must have working knowledge of JCAHO standards for chart completion 

• Must have a working knowledge of medical-legal rules and regulations that govern the confidentiality and release of medical information with the ability to interpret and implement the standards; must maintain total confidentiality of all patient records; and PC experience 

Position Details 

• Job Type/FTE: Full Time (1.00 FTE) 

• Shift: Days – 8-Hour Shift 

• Location: Remote  

• Unit/Department: Medical Records 

• CBA Code: 743 Clerical 

Why Join Us

We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.

UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at: UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities

UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.

As a condition of employment, all employees are required to complete a pre-employment physical, background check, drug screening, and comply with the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law.

Compensation & Benefits Overview

UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits.  The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.

The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.

Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits - UChicago Medicine.