Hospital Coding Educator - Health Information Job at Advocate Aurora Health (West Allis)

Hospital Coding Quality Specialist - Inpatient

Location

United States

Salary:

28.55 - 42.85 USD / Hour

Advocate Health Care

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Coding Specialist (CCS) certification issued by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
Health Information Administrator (RHIA) registration issued by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
Health Information Technician (RHIT) registration issued by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
Associate's Degree in Health Information Management or related field
Typically requires 5 years of experience in hospital coding for a large complex health care system, which includes hospital coding, denial review and/or coding quality review functions
Demonstrated leadership skills and abilities
Demonstrates knowledge of National Council on Compensation Insurance, Inc. (NCCI) edits, and local and national coverage decisions
Expert knowledge and experience in ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT coding systems, G-codes, HCPCS codes, Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), modifiers, and Ambulatory Patient Categories (APC), MS-DRGs (Diagnosis related groups)
Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Applications, including but not limited to
Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams

Job Responsibility

Reviews coded health information records to evaluate the quality of staff coding and abstracting, verifying accuracy and appropriateness of assigned diagnostic and procedure codes, as well as other abstracted data, such as discharge disposition
Ensure accurate coding for outpatient, day surgery and inpatient records
Verifies all codes and sequencing for claims according to American Hospital Association (AHA) coding guidelines, CPT Assistant, AHA Coding Clinic and national and local coverage decisions
Works collaboratively with coding leadership per their direction in reviewing records with focused diagnosis and procedure codes, including specific APCs, DRGs and OIG work plan targets to assure compliance in all areas of coding, which may give visibility into documentation that is driving codes
Works collaboratively with coding leadership to identify focused prospective records that need to be reviewed
Identifies coder education opportunities, team trends, and consideration of topics to mandate for second level account review, before the account is final coded
Reviews encounters flagged for second level review, including but not limited to
hospital acquired conditions (HACs), complications and other identified records such as core measures or trends as identified by coding leadership
Perform review of coded encounter for appropriate risk-adjustment, including accurate severity and risk of mortality assignment
Responsible for coding participation in the Clinical Documentation Improvement and Hospital Coding alignment process

What we offer

Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program

Fulltime

Hb coding integrity specialist - inpatient denials

Reviews coded health information records to evaluate the quality of staff coding...

Location

United States

Salary:

28.55 - 42.85 USD / Hour

Advocate Health Care

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Coding Specialist (CCS) certification issued by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
Health Information Administrator (RHIA) registration issued by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
Health Information Technician (RHIT) registration issued by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
Associate's Degree in Health Information Management or related field
Typically requires 5 years of experience in hospital coding for a large complex health care system, which includes hospital coding, denial review and/or coding quality review functions
Demonstrated leadership skills and abilities
Demonstrates knowledge of National Council on Compensation Insurance, Inc. (NCCI) edits, and local and national coverage decisions
Expert knowledge and experience in ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT coding systems, G-codes, HCPCS codes, Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), modifiers, and Ambulatory Patient Categories (APC), MS-DRGs (Diagnosis related groups)
Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Applications, including but not limited to
Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams

Job Responsibility

Reviews coded health information records to evaluate the quality of staff coding and abstracting, verifying accuracy and appropriateness of assigned diagnostic and procedure codes, as well as other abstracted data, such as discharge disposition
Ensure accurate coding for outpatient, day surgery and inpatient records
Verifies all codes and sequencing for claims according to American Hospital Association (AHA) coding guidelines, CPT Assistant, AHA Coding Clinic and national and local coverage decisions
Works collaboratively with coding leadership per their direction in reviewing records with focused diagnosis and procedure codes, including specific APCs, DRGs and OIG work plan targets to assure compliance in all areas of coding, which may give visibility into documentation that is driving codes
Works collaboratively with coding leadership to identify focused prospective records that need to be reviewed
Identifies coder education opportunities, team trends, and consideration of topics to mandate for second level account review, before the account is final coded
Reviews encounters flagged for second level review, including but not limited to
hospital acquired conditions (HACs), complications and other identified records such as core measures or trends as identified by coding leadership
Perform review of coded encounter for appropriate risk-adjustment, including accurate severity and risk of mortality assignment
Responsible for coding participation in the Clinical Documentation Improvement and Hospital Coding alignment process

What we offer

Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions

Fulltime

Hb coding integrity specialist - outpatient denials

Reviews coded health information records to evaluate the quality of staff coding...

Location

United States

Salary:

28.55 - 42.85 USD / Hour

Advocate Health Care

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Coding Specialist (CCS) certification issued by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
Health Information Administrator (RHIA) registration issued by AHIMA
Health Information Technician (RHIT) registration issued by AHIMA
Associate's Degree in Health Information Management or related field
Typically requires 5 years of experience in hospital coding for a large complex health care system, which includes hospital coding, denial review and/or coding quality review functions
Demonstrated leadership skills and abilities
Demonstrates knowledge of National Council on Compensation Insurance, Inc. (NCCI) edits, and local and national coverage decisions
Expert knowledge and experience in ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT coding systems, G-codes, HCPCS codes, Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), modifiers, and Ambulatory Patient Categories (APC), MS-DRGs (Diagnosis related groups)
Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Applications, including but not limited to
Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams

Job Responsibility

Reviews coded health information records to evaluate the quality of staff coding and abstracting, verifying accuracy and appropriateness of assigned diagnostic and procedure codes, as well as other abstracted data, such as discharge disposition
Ensure accurate coding for outpatient, day surgery and inpatient records
Verifies all codes and sequencing for claims according to American Hospital Association (AHA) coding guidelines, CPT Assistant, AHA Coding Clinic and national and local coverage decisions
Works collaboratively with coding leadership per their direction in reviewing records with focused diagnosis and procedure codes, including specific APCs, DRGs and OIG work plan targets to assure compliance in all areas of coding, which may give visibility into documentation that is driving codes
Works collaboratively with coding leadership to identify focused prospective records that need to be reviewed
Identifies coder education opportunities, team trends, and consideration of topics to mandate for second level account review, before the account is final coded
Reviews encounters flagged for second level review, including but not limited to
hospital acquired conditions (HACs), complications and other identified records such as core measures or trends as identified by coding leadership
Perform review of coded encounter for appropriate risk-adjustment, including accurate severity and risk of mortality assignment
Responsible for coding participation in the Clinical Documentation Improvement and Hospital Coding alignment process

What we offer

Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program

Fulltime

Hb coding integrity specialist - inpatient denials

Reviews coded health information records to evaluate the quality of staff coding...

Location

United States

Salary:

28.55 - 42.85 USD / Hour

Advocate Health Care

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Coding Specialist (CCS) certification issued by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), or Health Information Administrator (RHIA) registration issued by AHIMA, or Health Information Technician (RHIT) registration issued by AHIMA
Associate's Degree in Health Information Management or related field
Typically requires 5 years of experience in hospital coding for a large complex health care system, which includes hospital coding, denial review and/or coding quality review functions
Demonstrated leadership skills and abilities
Expert knowledge and experience in ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT coding systems, G-codes, HCPCS codes, Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), modifiers, and Ambulatory Patient Categories (APC), MS-DRGs (Diagnosis related groups)
Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Applications, including but not limited to
Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams
Advanced knowledge and understanding of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, pathophysiology (disease process, surgical terminology and pharmacology.)
Advanced knowledge of pharmacology indications for drug usage and related adverse reactions
Expert knowledge of coding work flow and optimization of technology including how to navigate in the electronic health information record and in health information management and billing systems

Job Responsibility

Reviews coded health information records to evaluate the quality of staff coding and abstracting, verifying accuracy and appropriateness of assigned diagnostic and procedure codes, as well as other abstracted data, such as discharge disposition
Ensure accurate coding for outpatient, day surgery and inpatient records
Verifies all codes and sequencing for claims according to American Hospital Association (AHA) coding guidelines, CPT Assistant, AHA Coding Clinic and national and local coverage decisions
Works collaboratively with coding leadership per their direction in reviewing records with focused diagnosis and procedure codes, including specific APCs, DRGs and OIG work plan targets to assure compliance in all areas of coding
Works collaboratively with coding leadership to identify focused prospective records that need to be reviewed
Identifies coder education opportunities, team trends, and consideration of topics to mandate for second level account review, before the account is final coded
Reviews encounters flagged for second level review, including but not limited to
hospital acquired conditions (HACs), complications and other identified records such as core measures or trends as identified by coding leadership
Perform review of coded encounter for appropriate risk-adjustment, including accurate severity and risk of mortality assignment
Responsible for coding participation in the Clinical Documentation Improvement and Hospital Coding alignment process

What we offer

Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program

Fulltime

Hb coding integrity specialist - outpatient denials

Reviews coded health information records to evaluate the quality of staff coding...

Location

United States

Salary:

28.55 - 42.85 USD / Hour

Advocate Health Care

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Coding Specialist (CCS) certification issued by AHIMA
or Health Information Administrator (RHIA) registration issued by AHIMA
or Health Information Technician (RHIT) registration issued by AHIMA
Associate's Degree in Health Information Management or related field
Typically requires 5 years of experience in hospital coding for a large complex health care system, which includes hospital coding, denial review and/or coding quality review functions
Hospital Based Outpatient Surgery Coding Experience is required
Denials related experience is preferred
Demonstrated leadership skills and abilities
Expert knowledge and experience in ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT coding systems, G-codes, HCPCS codes, Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), modifiers, and Ambulatory Patient Categories (APC), MS-DRGs (Diagnosis related groups)
Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Applications, including but not limited to

Job Responsibility

Reviews coded health information records to evaluate the quality of staff coding and abstracting, verifying accuracy and appropriateness of assigned diagnostic and procedure codes, as well as other abstracted data, such as discharge disposition
Ensure accurate coding for outpatient, day surgery and inpatient records
Verifies all codes and sequencing for claims according to American Hospital Association (AHA) coding guidelines, CPT Assistant, AHA Coding Clinic and national and local coverage decisions
Works collaboratively with coding leadership per their direction in reviewing records with focused diagnosis and procedure codes, including specific APCs, DRGs and OIG work plan targets to assure compliance in all areas of coding
Works collaboratively with coding leadership to identify focused prospective records that need to be reviewed
Identifies coder education opportunities, team trends, and consideration of topics to mandate for second level account review, before the account is final coded
Reviews encounters flagged for second level review, including but not limited to
hospital acquired conditions (HACs), complications and other identified records such as core measures or trends as identified by coding leadership
Perform review of coded encounter for appropriate risk-adjustment, including accurate severity and risk of mortality assignment
Responsible for coding participation in the Clinical Documentation Improvement and Hospital Coding alignment process

What we offer

Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Fulltime

Clinician Coding Liaison - Hospital Based Specialties

Location

United States

Salary:

34.90 - 52.35 USD / Hour

Advocate Health Care

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) certification, or Coding Specialist (CCS) certification, or Coding Specialist – Physician (CCS-P) certification issued by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) or Professional Coder (CPC) certification issued by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC). Additional credential preferred.
Completion of advanced training through a recognized or accredited program, equivalent in scope and rigor to post-secondary education or equivalent knowledge. High school diploma or GED required.
Typically requires 4 years of experience in expert-level professional coding.
Advanced Coding Expertise: In-depth knowledge of ICD, CPT, and HCPCS coding guidelines, ensuring accurate and compliant coding practices.
Medical Terminology & Anatomy: Strong understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology to support precise code assignment.
Epic & Reporting Solutions: Advanced knowledge of Epic and other reporting tools to analyze data, generate reports, and optimize workflow efficiencies.
Critical Thinking & Analytical Skills: Highly proficient in problem-solving and analytical thinking with strong attention to detail.
Interpersonal Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to educate and collaborate effectively with physicians, APCs, clinical leadership, and coding teams.
Advanced Computer Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, electronic coding applications, and email communication.
Organizational & Prioritization Skills: Ability to efficiently manage multiple tasks, set priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Job Responsibility

Deliver proactive coding education through newsletters, scorecards, and presentations, covering CPT (E&M, modifiers), ICD-10-CM, HCPCS, Risk Adjustment, payer requirements, and rejection resolutions.
Lead onboarding and compliance training for all employed Physicians/APPs, including Locum Tenens, residents, and students, ensuring documentation accuracy from the start.
Provide individualized documentation feedback by reviewing new clinician records and conducting spot checks, escalating non-coding issues to appropriate teams.
Serve as the primary contact for coding inquiries, coordinating with internal teams to resolve complex issues such as NCCI bundling and high-complexity charge edits.
Monitor Epic work queues (charge review, follow-up, claim edit) to ensure timely and accurate charge submissions and reduce claim denials.
Collaborate across departments—including CMOs, Clinical Informatics, Risk Adjustment, and Population Health—to enhance documentation practices and system optimization.
Participate in specialty and department meetings, identifying trends and delivering targeted education to improve coding and documentation accuracy.
Refine Epic documentation tools, including templates, order entries, diagnosis lists, and SmartSets/SmartPhrases, to improve efficiency and accuracy.
Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, including Medicare, Medicaid, and AHIMA’s Standards of Ethical Coding, while maintaining expert knowledge of evolving policies.
Promote a culture of ethical coding and continuous improvement, supporting clinicians with timely updates, feedback, and education to ensure accurate reimbursement and compliance.

What we offer

Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program

Fulltime

Coder Lead Facility - Day Surgery/Observation

Acts as a resource and role model to team members. Codes routine to complex proc...

Location

United States

Salary:

30.70 - 46.05 USD / Hour

Advocate Health Care

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Coding Certification issued by one of the following certifying bodies: American Academy of Coders (AAPC), or American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
Advanced training beyond High School that includes the completion of an accredited or approved program in Medical Coding Specialist (or equivalent experience)
Typically requires 7 years of experience in professional coding that includes experiences in revenue cycle processes and health information workflows or related health care leadership experience
Maintain continuing education by attending webinars, reviewing updated CPT assistant guidelines and updated coding clinics
Knowledgeable in researching coding related topics and issues
Advanced proficiency of ICD, CPT and HCPCS coding guidelines
Advanced knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology
Excellent computer skills including the use of Microsoft office products, electronic mail, including exposure or experience with electronic coding systems or applications
Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills
Excellent organization, prioritization, and reading comprehension skills

Job Responsibility

Acts as a resource and role model to team members, which includes training/orienting, providing day-to-day work direction, and giving input on performance
Assigns, monitors, and reviews progress, quality and accuracy of work, monitors productivity, maintains appropriate staffing levels, directs efforts and provides guidance on more complex issues
Codes routine to complex procedures and diagnoses including hospital-based or surgery center surgical procedures using ICD, CPT, and HCPCS coding guidelines, procedures and protocols for government and commercial payers
Performs informal quality reviews on a monthly basis providing coding education to coding team members for accuracy
May assist with provider education/orientation regarding policy requirements of federal and state government agencies
Abstracts documentation to choose correct ICD, CPT, HCPCS codes according to standard coding guidelines, procedures and protocols
Detects, reports and acts as a resource to assist in resolving billing compliance issues
Serves as liaison between business office, medical records, patient care and/or coding department by providing feedback to caregivers and leaders
Responsible for processing denial management claims and addressing patient concerns
Serves as a resource to caregivers regarding pre-authorizations, referrals, and estimating charges prior to a patient's visit

What we offer

Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Fulltime

New

Professional Coding Lead-Oncology

Acts as a resource and role model to team members. Codes routine to complex proc...

Location

United States , Milwaukee

Salary:

30.70 - 46.05 USD / Hour

Advocate Health Care

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Coding Certification issued by one of the following certifying bodies: American Academy of Coders (AAPC), or American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
Advanced training beyond High School that includes the completion of an accredited or approved program in Medical Coding Specialist (or equivalent experience)
Typically requires 7 years of experience in professional coding that includes experiences in revenue cycle processes and health information workflows or related health care leadership experience.
Maintain continuing education by attending webinars, reviewing updated CPT assistant guidelines and updated coding clinics. Knowledgeable in researching coding related topics and issues.
Advanced proficiency of ICD, CPT and HCPCS coding guidelines. Advanced knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology.
Excellent computer skills including the use of Microsoft office products, electronic mail, including exposure or experience with electronic coding systems or applications.
Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills.
Excellent organization, prioritization, and reading comprehension skills.
Excellent analytical skills, with a high attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and exercise independent judgment and decision making.

Job Responsibility

Acts as a resource and role model to team members, which includes training/orienting, providing day-to-day work direction, and giving input on performance. Assigns, monitors, and reviews progress, quality and accuracy of work, monitors productivity, maintains appropriate staffing levels, directs efforts and provides guidance on more complex issues.
Codes routine to complex procedures and diagnoses including hospital-based or surgery center surgical procedures using ICD, CPT, and HCPCS coding guidelines, procedures and protocols for government and commercial payers. Meets or exceeds department quality and production standards.
Performs informal quality reviews on a monthly basis providing coding education to coding team members for accuracy. May assist with provider education/orientation regarding policy requirements of federal and state government agencies.
Abstracts documentation to choose correct ICD, CPT, HCPCS codes according to standard coding guidelines, procedures and protocols. Detects, reports and acts as a resource to assist in resolving billing compliance issues. Serves as liaison between business office, medical records, patient care and/or coding department by providing feedback to caregivers and leaders.
Responsible for processing denial management claims and addressing patient concerns. Serves as a resource to caregivers regarding pre-authorizations, referrals, and estimating charges prior to a patient's visit. Coordinates payer audit reviews and acts as a resource for coding-related audits.
Participates in various department projects including but not limited to researching new services, claim scrubbing, quality checks/assessing errors, presenting demonstrations, etc. Acts as the system/application administrator
ensures the integrity of the system and recognizes performance issues. Performs calibration and troubleshooting procedures and escalates unresolved issues as needed.
Suggests modifications to current policies and procedures that are needed to coincide with requirements of insurance payers. Serves as subject matter expert in your assigned specialty and actively participate in the Coding meetings as a problem solver.
Adhere to organizational and internal department policies and procedures to ensure efficient work processes. Expertise in query guidelines, and coding standards. Follow up and obtain clarification of inaccurate documentation as appropriate.
Reviews complex medical documentation at a highly skilled and proficient level from clinicians, qualified health professionals and hospitals in order to assign diagnosis and procedure codes utilizing ICD-10 CM/PCS, CPT, and HCPCS. Assigns and ensures correct code selection following Official Coding Guidelines and compliance with federal and insurance regulations utilizing an EMR and/or Computer Assisted Coding software.

What we offer

Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Fulltime

Hospital Coding Educator - Health Information

Advocate Aurora Health

Location:
United States , West Allis

Category:
IT - Administration

Contract Type:
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Salary:

Job Responsibility:

Requirements:

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 20, 2026

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