Coding Analyst

Northwestern Medicine

. Assign appropriate ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 codes to outpatient visit types .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $27 - $38 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in ICD-10-CM diagnosis coding and HCPC Level I and II procedural codes, ensuring adherence to coding guidelines and achieving high coding accuracy. Collaborates effectively with clinical and administrative teams to optimize coding and reimbursement processes in an acute healthcare setting.

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ICD-10-CM Diagnosis CodingHCPC Level I And II Procedural CodesNCD/LCD And NCCI Edits KnowledgeRHIT Or RHIA Or CCS Or CCS-P Or COC Or CPC Certification95% Coding Accuracy

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Hard Skills

CPT-4 CodingEvaluation And Management CodingMedical Record ReviewClinical Terminology KnowledgeAnatomy KnowledgePhysiology KnowledgeClinical Disease Processes KnowledgePharmacology KnowledgeCoding Guidelines AdherenceCoding Conventions Knowledge

Soft Skills

CollaborationAttention To DetailProblem SolvingCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

RHITRHIACCSCCS-PCOCCPCAHIMA MembershipAAPC Membership

Industry Keywords

Outpatient CodingHealthcare ComplianceCoding Productivity StandardsCorporate Compliance ProgramRegulatory Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assign appropriate ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 codes to outpatient visit types
Assign Evaluation and Management codes for physician encounters
Thoroughly review medical records and documentation to code diagnoses, procedures, and evaluation and management services
Collaborate with Patient Accounting, Registration, case managers, and clinical areas on coding and reimbursement
Interpret health record documentation using clinical and medical terminology knowledge
Resolve NCCI, NCD/LCD, and other outpatient claim edit failures
Meet established coding productivity and quality standards for each outpatient encounter type
Perform other duties as assigned
Adhere to organizational policies, Code of Ethics, Corporate Compliance Program, and regulatory/accreditation standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

RHIT or RHIA or CCS or CCS-P or COC or CPC certification
AHIMA or AAPC membership
3 years of experience in an acute healthcare setting
Preferred: RHIA/RHIT with CCS, CCS-P, COC, or CPC
Preferred: 4 years of experience in an acute healthcare setting
Preferred: 4 years of experience in a professional setting
Expertise in ICD-10-CM diagnosis coding
Expertise with HCPC Level I and II procedural codes
Knowledge of NCD/LCD and NCCI edits
Minimum 95% coding accuracy
Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, clinical disease processes, pharmacology, and medical terminology
Ability to follow ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, Coding Clinic, Coding Clinic for HCPCs, CPT Assistant, coding conventions, and instructional notes

Benefits

Comp & perks

Tuition reimbursement
Loan forgiveness
401(k) matching
Lifecycle benefits
Benefits supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being
Protection for unexpected life events
Potential sign-on bonus eligibility rules described for eligible postings