Enrollment & Billing Representative jobs in Peoria, IL

Reimbursement Coding Representative (UICOMP Medical Billing)

Hiring Department: Medical Billing

Location: Peoria, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1016725

Posting Close Date: 2/13/23

About the University of Illinois Chicago

This position is located on the Peoria campus 170 southwest of Chicago

The University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria (UICOMP) educates 265 medical students and more than 300 physician residents and fellows annually. Additionally, it provides clinical care to more than 31,000 patients annually and conducts basic science, clinical and outcomes research. UICOMP is a regional campus of the University of Illinois College of Medicine, a part of the University of Illinois Chicago and University of Illinois System. The College of Medicine Peoria is home to the Cancer Research Center, Center for Wellbeing, and is a collaborator in Jump Simulation. Learn more about UICOMP at http://peoria.medicine.uic.edu.

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 nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

Description:

The Reimbursement Coding Representative works with other coders and billing staff within the Medical Billing Department in order to select the correct ICD-10 or CPT code prior to submission. As an entry-level coder this employee would be assigned routine, less difficult coding to review and correct.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assigns accurate ICD-10 codes, HCPCS, or CPT codes for both ancillary and physician services via Optum Software. Communicates with providers as well as clinical and billing staff members via telephone or email in order to validate proper usage of the correct billing codes or the placement of each code. Reviews/validates/corrects codes in Epic work queues prior to submission. Participates with in-house coding training, keeps apprised of current coding updates through online coding education from Optum, AAPC, or other education venues in order to stay current with coding changes and to maintain coding current certification. Prepares basic written correspondence and/or contacts third party payers. by telephone or email as well as clinic staff to correct outstanding billing issues. Updates and documents all pertinent information into Epic System. Reviews and corrects any denied claims that were denied for incorrect billing or coding via Epic. Collaborates with other coding/ancillary staff in Pediatrics, Medicine, Psychiatry, OB, and Medical Billing.

• Attends monthly Coder Meetings or other department related meetings. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

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, COVID-19 vaccination requirement, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

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