Clinical Data Analyst – Same Day Surgery​/Observation Coder

Clinical Data Analyst – Same Day Surgery/Observation Coder

Remote, work‑from‑home opportunity. Be a part of a world‑class academic health‑care system at UChicago Medicine.

Base Pay Range

$40.00/hr – $51.00/hr

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

• Assign ICD‑10‑CM/PCS and DRG codes for inpatient medical records; assign ICD‑10‑CM/PCS and CPT codes for outpatient records.
• Abstract key data elements required for billing.
• Review records for clinical pertinence.
• Interact with providers for clarification of documentation and education.
• Abstract and code records for patients currently in the hospital for interim billing purposes.
• Review records according to pre‑established criteria for referral to physician reviewers.
• Communicate with medical staff to ensure appropriate assignment of principal and secondary diagnoses and procedures.
• Maintain CE credits in accordance with the American Health Information Management Association’s requirements.

• Associate or bachelor’s degree.
• Certification as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS).
• Thorough working knowledge of ICD‑10‑CM/PCS, CPT coding systems, DRG systems and federal/state regulations regarding reimbursement.
• Working knowledge of the hospital information system, electronic medical record systems, and encoder tools; knowledge of JCAHO standards for chart completion.
• Understanding of medical‑legal rules and regulations governing confidentiality and release of medical information, with confidentiality of all patient records maintained.

• Job Type/FTE:
  Full‑Time (1.00 FTE)
• Shift: Days – 8‑Hour Shift
• Location:
  
  Remote
• Unit/Department:
  Medical Records
• CBA Code: 743 Clerical
• Seniority Level: Entry Level
• Employment Type:
  
  Full Time

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 range is based on a full‑time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed annually. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations.

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.

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