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Reimbursement Coding Specialist - Obstetrics & Gynecology, College of Medicine

University of Illinois Chicago
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Jun 19, 2025
Reimbursement Coding Specialist - Obstetrics & Gynecology, College of Medicine Reimbursement Coding Specialist - Obstetrics & Gynecology, College of Medicine Hiring Department: Obstetrics & Gynecology Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1035434 FTE: 1 Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9:00AM - 5:00PM Shift: Days # of Positions: 1 Workplace Type: Hybrid Posting Close Date: June 21, 2025 Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $37.94 - 40.00 / Hourly Wage 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 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. Benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which offers: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance; a defined benefit pension plan; paid leaves such as Vacation, Holiday and Sick; tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits. The Reimbursement Coding Specialist for the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN) is responsible for accurately coding for complex maternal, fetal, gynecologic, surgical, and ancillary services to ensure maximum allowable reimbursement and compliance with regulatory guidelines. This role requires detailed knowledge of OBGYN-specific diagnoses and procedures, including prenatal, perinatal, labor and delivery, surgical interventions, and reproductive health services. The specialist works under the general supervision of the Director of Billing or related personnel and acts as a subject matter expert for OBGYN-related coding functions. Duties & Responsibilities: Reviews inpatient and/or outpatient OBGYN documentation to assign accurate and compliant ICD-10-CM, CPT, and/or HCPCS codes for obstetric, gynecologic, surgical, and procedural services, in alignment with payer guidelines and national coding standards. Maintains current knowledge of updates and changes specific to OBGYN coding through review of bulletins, newsletters, periodicals, and participation in coding workshops and professional development opportunities. Abstracts codes and other required clinical and billing information from EMR systems for timely and accurate claim submission, charge capture, and reporting. Identifies and recommends corrections for coding and charge capture discrepancies; initiates edits and appeals to improve claim success rates and reduce denials for OBGYN services. Collaborates in the development and refinement of departmental coding policies and procedures for obstetrical and gynecologic care, including surgical procedures, ultrasounds, prenatal care packages, and diagnostic testing. Tracks payer denials and appeals specific to OBGYN services; contributes to resolution strategies and implements changes to reduce future denials. Reviews charge tickets, operative notes, ultrasound reports, and E&M documentation for accuracy and completeness in coding and modifier usage. Conducts periodic audits of coded OBGYN encounters to ensure compliance with documentation and billing standards. Prepares and analyzes complex reports related to reimbursement, denial trends, and coding productivity for OBGYN providers and department leadership. Participates in the training and onboarding of new coders and providers within the department. Performs other related duties and functions as necessary to support the operational efficiency and revenue cycle integrity of the Department of OBGYN. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Required: High school diploma or equivalent. Current certification as a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or Certified Coding Specialist-Physician-based (CCS-P) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), or current certification as a Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or a Certified Outpatient Coder (COC) by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) (formerly CPC-H certification). One (1) year/twelve (12) months of work experience comparable to that performed at the Reimbursement Coding Representative level of this series or in other positions of comparable responsibility. Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated experience with OBGYN-specific coding and documentation requirements. Working knowledge of payer-specific rules, Medicaid maternity billing guidelines, and bundled obstetrical care coding preferred. To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application. Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment. 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, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation To apply, visit https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/15273?c=uic Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-352fc3a020fdc84e94da86ba99f11421