How much does a Registered Health Information Technician make in Chicago, IL? The average Registered Health Information Technician salary in Chicago, IL is $49,560 as of February 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $43,981 and $55,849. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Registered Health Information Technician Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Registered Health Information Technician Salary $38,902 Chicago,IL February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Registered Health Information Technician Salary $43,981 Chicago,IL February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Registered Health Information Technician Salary $49,560 Chicago,IL February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Registered Health Information Technician Salary $55,849 Chicago,IL February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Registered Health Information Technician Salary $61,574 Chicago,IL February 26, 2024
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What is a Registered Health Information Technician ?

Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) is a professional certification administered by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) in the United States. Passing the exam results in licensure as a health information technician. To be eligible, an individual must achieve an associate degree approved by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM) or graduate from a foreign association that has a reciprocity agreement with AHIMA. The health information technician is responsible for organizing comprehensively and ...

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The University of Chicago Medicine - Chicago , IL
Job Description: Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system at UChicago Medicine as a DRG/APC Coordinator - Coding Auditor for the Health Information Management department. This is a remote, work from home opportunity and you may be based outside of the greater Chicagoland area. In this role, the DRG/APC Coordinator- Coding Auditor is responsible for ensuring accuracy and quality of coding assignments for all records requiring DRG and/or APC coding; insures optimal and timely reimbursement. Essential Job Functions: Performs data quality reviews on inpatient and outpatient records to ensure proper coding guidelines have been followed and appropriate DRG or APC assignments have been made for appropriate reimbursement Provides DRG/APC and coding quality information and statistical reports to the Coding Manager Communicates with the Medical Staff and Housestaff as needed to discuss clinical questions with respect to the assignment of ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes for diagnoses
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County of DuPage, CO - Wheaton , IL
Salary : $49,725.00 - $53,625.00 Annually Location : Wheaton, IL Job Type: Full-time Job Number: 24-00018 Department: Kenneth Moy DuPage Care Center Opening Date: 02/20/2024 Closing Date: Continuous Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00a.m.- 4:30 p.m. POSITION SUMMARY We are pleased to offer the opportunity to work as Medical Records Supervisor within the DuPage County Care Center. This position is responsible for overseeing medical record functions and credentialing licensed practitioners, maintaining resident statistics and census information. AFSCME Council 31 (Care Center) Bargaining Unit Position DuPage County is an Equal Opportunity Employer RESPONSIBILITIES Responsibilities Include: Recommends hires and promotions, directs and evaluates employment decisions for all assigned positions Maintain systems for filing, retention and destruction of medical records Maintain security of medical record systems Maintains control over incoming and outgoing records Assures that medical records are comple
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Methodist Hospitals - Merrillville , IN
Overview: Facilitates and obtains appropriate and complete medical record documentation to reflect patient acuity level and care provided. Ensures that clinical documentation is accurately and compliantly captured at the point of service. Responsibilities: PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES(*Essential Functions) Responsible for facilitating concurrent documentation of the medical record to achieve accurate inpatient coding and legitimate DRG assignment for billing integrity. Reviews all provider documentation as necessary to ensure complete and accurate documentation. Collaborates with HIM Coders to ensure that the clinical information used in measuring and reporting outcomes is complete and accurate and reimbursement is received fro the level of services rendered to patients with DRG-based payers. Participates in education of members of the patient care team on documentation guidelines as guided by department leadership. Collect and analyze data to provide reports and make recommen
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Job Description: Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system at UChicago Medicine as a Revenue Integrity Specialist for the Revenue Integrity department at our Hyde Park, IL location. This will be a hybrid/flexible remote opportunity where you will come in office on an as needed basis. The office location would mostly be our Hyde Park, IL location but could also be at our Burr Ridge, IL location. There are not specific set days in office but Wednesday are preferred. The start time is flexible so working hours could be from 7a - 6p, Monday - Friday and some weekends maybe required. Job Summary: Improve compliant and accurate billing and charge capture at the point of service in the UChicago Medicines (UCM) revenue cycle to decrease costly back-end work and improve cash flow. Implement and promote consistent revenue integrity practices in regards to compliance in coding, billing, and proper documentation. Optimize reimbursement working in partnership with departments to further
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Methodist Hospitals Inc. - Merrillville , IN
Overview Under general supervision, directs the day-to-day activities of the Medical Records Coding Team. Ensures health records and coding of medical records are processed accurately and in a timely manner. Performs quality and productivity reviews for the coding process. Compiles data and provides statistic reports to department and/or other departments as requested. Responsibilities PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES(*Essential Functions) Assists in hiring and monitoring staff productivity. Assures quality improvement of coded and abstracted data through continuous quality auditing and monitoring. Compiles reports to evaluate productivity and accuracy of coding. Participates in the analysis and trending of statistical data for specified patient populations to identify opportunities for improvement. Assists with chart reviews as needed. Oversees coding guidelines to ensure timeliness and accuracy, and maintains discharges not billed/AR days at expected level. Utilizes coding knowl
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University of Illinois at Chicago - Chicago , IL
Nursing Technician (CNA) - 7W OGT/SICU Hiring Department: 7W Organ Transplant Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1023914 FTE : 1 Work Schedule - 5-8hr shifts/rotating wknd Shift : Evenings # of Position: 1 Posting Date: 3/01/2024 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
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    Registered Health Information Technician

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    Medical Records Coding Technician II

    1 - 3 years experience
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