TEKsystems Inpatient Coder- Remote in Chicago , Illinois

MUST HAVE

3+ years of Inpatient Coding experience

MUST HAVE

Certification- CCS or

CPC MUST HAVE

own equipment  Description Will log in to work queues & start applying their codes Will have to defend their own audits Will write their own queries which is a request made additional information from the physician which is then used to determine the best way of coding the clinical services provided for insurance purposes. Will not query if it doesn't effect DRG (GONG) or if CDI does a query, but they have to review & question it. EMR is EPIC and encoder is 3M. They are broken into regional and university facilities, so candidates will need to be able to shift around to support different hospitals. Average length of stay is 3-5 days (there are variances). Additional Skills & Qualifications Academic hospital experience High acuity experience Trauma experience Rehab and LTAC experience Inpatient audit experience Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $41.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Feb 14, 2025.

About TEKsystems:

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.