Job Description

Job Overview:

  • Assigning ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 codes to outpatient visit types.
  • Assigning Evaluation and Management codes for physician encounters.
  • Utilizing technical coding expertise to assign Evaluation and Management codes.

Responsibilities:

  • Collaborating with Patient Accounting, Registration, case managers, and clinical areas.
  • Interpreting health record documentation, knowledge of anatomy, and medical terminology.
  • Following ICD-10-CM guidelines to select appropriate diagnoses and procedures.

Data Analysis and Improvement:

  • Compiling, analyzing, and trending data for divisions within the HB Coding Department.
  • Providing reporting and analysis of data in a clear and concise method.
  • Identifying trends and opportunities for improvement through data analytics.

About Northwestern Medicine

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