Endeavor Health
Skokie, Illinois
Hourly Pay Range: $32.60 - $48.90 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors. Position Highlights: Position: Senior Coding Educator Location: Skokie, IL Full Time Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm A Brief Overview: The purpose of this job is to educate physicians, other qualified billing providers, and ancillary staff on their documentation for all specialties and review providers progress notes, as needed, to ensure coding/billing compliance in accordance with coding rules, third party payor guidelines, governmental regulations, and MG's Coding Compliance Program. The Senior Analyst will conduct face-to-face summary review sessions to report findings to the Practice Manager, Provider audited, and/or Senior Management of the MG. Through the audit/review process, this person will also conduct a report back to the provider and practice manager any income enhancing opportunities that might be uncovered in the investigation. The Senior Analyst, as a coding and billing expert, will assist all freestanding and provider-based outpatient departments with ICD-10, CPT-4, and HCPCS coding education and billing regulation interpretation. They will also assist in conducting department presentations. What you will do: Analyzes progress notes, op reports, pathology reports, encounter forms, explanation of benefits, patient insurance information, and various other health information documents for pro-fee coding and billing accuracy. Assigns appropriate ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes to medical record documentation under review by applying physician specialty coding rules, third party payor guidelines, and Medicare Local Medical Review Policies. Assists Manager/Director with providing information to the physician or medical specialty based on the Office of Inspector General's (OIG) and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) risk areas. Reads the OIG's Semi-Annual reports and the OIG'S/CMS's Annual Workplan, in addition to notifications published on government websites. Performs physician and departmental documentation reviews based on industry standard coding and billing guidelines and payer policies to provide documentation and workflow improvement opportunities. Works with MG physicians or clinic personnel, HIRS, to interpret medical record documentation and/or documentation summary as necessary. Works with Customer Service and MG Operations to review and resolve escalated patient coding disputes. Works collaboratively with Billing, HIRS, overseeing provider/specialty and Denials Management Team to provide educational and/or income enhancing opportunities when issues are identified by those teams. Conducts educational sessions with Site Directors, Practice Managers, and providers on frequently seen coding errors in their site and assists with implementing changes to improve coding quality and minimize compliance risk. Provides feedback to Manager/ Director that identifies inefficient coding/operational processes. Assists with related special projects as assigned by Manager/ Director. Initiate and provide coding education to all MG billing providers, focusing on Evaluation and Management (E&M) documentation and billing requirements, as well as any specialty-specific coding guidelines. Works on special projects with the Hospital Billing Business Office and/or the Finance Department to perform reimbursement analysis functions as assigned by Manager/ Director. Submits ideas to Manager of Coding Quality & Auditing departmental newsletter based on coding/billing issues, coding help-line questions, or results of provider audits. May produce Monthly Newsletter if assigned. Participates in Coding and Business Operation Education in-services assigned by Manager Researches multi-specialty coding and billing questions received from the Coding Help-line/email for EHMG provider/staff and provides verbal or written response as appropriate. Maintains filing system of all questions received and answers provided to caller. Identifies trends or patterns of questionable coding and billing practices at Hospital Outpatient and Medical Group sites and reports issues to Manager. Reports compliance concerns to Manager or compliance hotline according to the Endeavor Healthcare Corporate Compliance Policy/Procedures. Develops physician coding tools such as ICD-10 and CPT-4 cheat sheets, coding grids, tip sheets and other educational material for multi-specialty providers to identify appropriate codes or modifiers reimbursed by payers for services performed. Assists in the creation of progress note templates per specialty utilizing the CMS documentation regulations or CPT Assistant guidelines as requested by physician's) or assigned by supervisor. Attends multi-specialty physician coding, billing, reimbursement seminars to maintain and increase coding, billing, reimbursement expertise/ knowledge. Maintains coding credential by obtaining the requiring continuing education credits per calendar year. What you will need: Degree: Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management, Healthcare Administration, Nursing, or related field required; equivalent years of work experience in related field will be considered in lieu of degree Certification: RHIA, RHIT, CCS-P, CCS, or CPC required. CPMA preferred. Experience: 3-5 years of related experience in physician and hospital outpatient medical billing, reimbursement, physician audits, chart review, coding compliance, medical office or patient accounts. 1-2 years' experience working with Senior Physician Management a plus Other required skills The ability to work independently, with little to no supervision Strong presentation and communication skills The ability to interpret and analyze medical record documentation, encounter forms, and lab reports, Explanation of Benefits, CMS claim forms, third party payor guidelines and government regulations. Aptitude for medical terminology, ICD-10, CPT-4, and HCPCS coding systems. Demonstrated expertise in multi-specialty evaluation & management (E/M) coding. Knowledge of research steps utilized to identify appropriate code selection or billing requirements. Proficiency in MS Office's suite of products, including Excel and PowerPoint, and the internet. Experience with Epic Billing Systems, including chart review, transaction inquiry, etc. Benefits: Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options Tuition Reimbursement Free Parking at designated locations Wellness Program Savings Plan Health Savings Account Options Retirement Options with Company Match Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay Community Involvement Opportunities Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals - Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) - all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. Located in Naperville, Linden Oaks Behavioral Health, provides for the mental health needs of area residents. For more information, visit When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential. Please explore our website () to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to "help everyone in our communities be their best". Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information. Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all. EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.
Hourly Pay Range: $32.60 - $48.90 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors. Position Highlights: Position: Senior Coding Educator Location: Skokie, IL Full Time Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm A Brief Overview: The purpose of this job is to educate physicians, other qualified billing providers, and ancillary staff on their documentation for all specialties and review providers progress notes, as needed, to ensure coding/billing compliance in accordance with coding rules, third party payor guidelines, governmental regulations, and MG's Coding Compliance Program. The Senior Analyst will conduct face-to-face summary review sessions to report findings to the Practice Manager, Provider audited, and/or Senior Management of the MG. Through the audit/review process, this person will also conduct a report back to the provider and practice manager any income enhancing opportunities that might be uncovered in the investigation. The Senior Analyst, as a coding and billing expert, will assist all freestanding and provider-based outpatient departments with ICD-10, CPT-4, and HCPCS coding education and billing regulation interpretation. They will also assist in conducting department presentations. What you will do: Analyzes progress notes, op reports, pathology reports, encounter forms, explanation of benefits, patient insurance information, and various other health information documents for pro-fee coding and billing accuracy. Assigns appropriate ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes to medical record documentation under review by applying physician specialty coding rules, third party payor guidelines, and Medicare Local Medical Review Policies. Assists Manager/Director with providing information to the physician or medical specialty based on the Office of Inspector General's (OIG) and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) risk areas. Reads the OIG's Semi-Annual reports and the OIG'S/CMS's Annual Workplan, in addition to notifications published on government websites. Performs physician and departmental documentation reviews based on industry standard coding and billing guidelines and payer policies to provide documentation and workflow improvement opportunities. Works with MG physicians or clinic personnel, HIRS, to interpret medical record documentation and/or documentation summary as necessary. Works with Customer Service and MG Operations to review and resolve escalated patient coding disputes. Works collaboratively with Billing, HIRS, overseeing provider/specialty and Denials Management Team to provide educational and/or income enhancing opportunities when issues are identified by those teams. Conducts educational sessions with Site Directors, Practice Managers, and providers on frequently seen coding errors in their site and assists with implementing changes to improve coding quality and minimize compliance risk. Provides feedback to Manager/ Director that identifies inefficient coding/operational processes. Assists with related special projects as assigned by Manager/ Director. Initiate and provide coding education to all MG billing providers, focusing on Evaluation and Management (E&M) documentation and billing requirements, as well as any specialty-specific coding guidelines. Works on special projects with the Hospital Billing Business Office and/or the Finance Department to perform reimbursement analysis functions as assigned by Manager/ Director. Submits ideas to Manager of Coding Quality & Auditing departmental newsletter based on coding/billing issues, coding help-line questions, or results of provider audits. May produce Monthly Newsletter if assigned. Participates in Coding and Business Operation Education in-services assigned by Manager Researches multi-specialty coding and billing questions received from the Coding Help-line/email for EHMG provider/staff and provides verbal or written response as appropriate. Maintains filing system of all questions received and answers provided to caller. Identifies trends or patterns of questionable coding and billing practices at Hospital Outpatient and Medical Group sites and reports issues to Manager. Reports compliance concerns to Manager or compliance hotline according to the Endeavor Healthcare Corporate Compliance Policy/Procedures. Develops physician coding tools such as ICD-10 and CPT-4 cheat sheets, coding grids, tip sheets and other educational material for multi-specialty providers to identify appropriate codes or modifiers reimbursed by payers for services performed. Assists in the creation of progress note templates per specialty utilizing the CMS documentation regulations or CPT Assistant guidelines as requested by physician's) or assigned by supervisor. Attends multi-specialty physician coding, billing, reimbursement seminars to maintain and increase coding, billing, reimbursement expertise/ knowledge. Maintains coding credential by obtaining the requiring continuing education credits per calendar year. What you will need: Degree: Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management, Healthcare Administration, Nursing, or related field required; equivalent years of work experience in related field will be considered in lieu of degree Certification: RHIA, RHIT, CCS-P, CCS, or CPC required. CPMA preferred. Experience: 3-5 years of related experience in physician and hospital outpatient medical billing, reimbursement, physician audits, chart review, coding compliance, medical office or patient accounts. 1-2 years' experience working with Senior Physician Management a plus Other required skills The ability to work independently, with little to no supervision Strong presentation and communication skills The ability to interpret and analyze medical record documentation, encounter forms, and lab reports, Explanation of Benefits, CMS claim forms, third party payor guidelines and government regulations. Aptitude for medical terminology, ICD-10, CPT-4, and HCPCS coding systems. Demonstrated expertise in multi-specialty evaluation & management (E/M) coding. Knowledge of research steps utilized to identify appropriate code selection or billing requirements. Proficiency in MS Office's suite of products, including Excel and PowerPoint, and the internet. Experience with Epic Billing Systems, including chart review, transaction inquiry, etc. Benefits: Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options Tuition Reimbursement Free Parking at designated locations Wellness Program Savings Plan Health Savings Account Options Retirement Options with Company Match Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay Community Involvement Opportunities Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals - Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) - all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. Located in Naperville, Linden Oaks Behavioral Health, provides for the mental health needs of area residents. For more information, visit When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential. Please explore our website () to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to "help everyone in our communities be their best". Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information. Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all. EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.
Chestnut Health Systems
Granite City, Illinois
Overview Are you a skilled IT professional passionate about supporting systems that help improve lives? Chestnut is seeking a full-time Network Analyst to join our dedicated team in Granite City, Illinois. In this vital role, you'll help maintain and enhance our network infrastructure, ensuring the seamless operation of technologies that support integrated behavioral and primary health care services. If you're driven by purpose and thrive in a collaborative, mission-focused environment, we invite you to bring your expertise to a team committed to making a meaningful difference in the communities we serve. Chestnut Health Systems is a leading provider of integrated health care services. Since 1973, Chestnut has grown to more than 800 committed, compassionate employees providing substance use, mental health, and primary care treatment to patients in Illinois and Missouri. We provide fully integrated care for all our patients by combining behavioral health care services with our community-based primary care health centers. Chestnut also conducts research and training throughout the U.S.A. Please note to be considered for a position you must attach a resume, complete the application, and answer all screening questions. Responsibilities Provide second-level & third-level support for installing and configuring PCs, software, peripherals, and mobile devices. Install, configure, monitor, and maintain server infrastructure, SAN, VMWare VSphere server virtualization, Hyper-V, and networking equipment (Cisco & Aruba). Maintain DNS, DHCP, Active Directory, and other member servers on the corporate domain; update and modify AD group policies as needed. Install, configure, and maintain corporate email, internet, and related communication systems. Offers support and professional development to technicians for issues that fall outside their technical expertise. Experienced in using and troubleshooting Microsoft 365 products, Intune, Azure, 365 Security, Teams, SCCM, Exchange, and Intune Must have a working knowledge of implementing MDM solutions on cell phones and iPads Troubleshoot, update, and repair hardware and software issues across all levels. Assist with VoIP and telecommunications systems administration under the supervision of the Network Systems Manager. Perform system administration duties to ensure system integrity, performance, backups, monitoring, security, and connectivity. Participate as a member of the MIS Security Team to plan, assess, and implement security measures. Co-administer data backup systems and procedures. Stay current on IS/IT technologies and recommend improvements. Promote Chestnut's culture of customer service excellence through adherence to behavioral standards. Maintain confidentiality and security of all organizational information, including financial and client data. Provides a positive demeanor, demonstrating reliability, and treating all colleagues, clients, and users with respect and integrity. Adheres to company policies and procedures, including the code of ethics, ensuring all actions reflect positively on the organization Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Information Systems or a related field and at least three years of network administration experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Extensive experience with all current Windows server and workstation OS administration. Strong background in network design, configuration, and troubleshooting. Preferred experience in VoIP, VMWare VSphere server virtualization, and SAN administration. General experience in configuring and troubleshooting network devices and servers. Excellent organizational, communication, and teamwork skills. Industry-recognized certification is desirable. Must have a valid driver's license, private automobile insurance, and be insurable. Ability to lift 10-20 pounds regularly and up to 40 pounds occasionally. Must be able to attend work on premise. Are you intrigued by this job but don't meet every single requirement? Chestnut is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you're excited about any of our posted positions but your experience doesn't line up perfectly, please apply anyway! We'd love to explore the possibilities with you. Chestnut Health Systems is a leader in the effort to achieve health equity, providing high-quality health and human services in underserved communities. We deliver trauma-informed, fully integrated care by combining behavioral health with community-based primary health care. Chestnut's research division is nationally recognized for its contribution to evidence-based practices. Our empathic and innovative employees live our mission of making a difference. EOE - Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. Chestnut welcomes applications from qualified individuals with recovery experience. The anticipated starting pay for new hires for this position is between $56,000 - $61,000 annual salary. There are several factors taken into consideration in determining base pay, including but not limited to: job-related qualifications, skills, education, experience, local market conditions, and internal equity. Check out additional benefits here!
Overview Are you a skilled IT professional passionate about supporting systems that help improve lives? Chestnut is seeking a full-time Network Analyst to join our dedicated team in Granite City, Illinois. In this vital role, you'll help maintain and enhance our network infrastructure, ensuring the seamless operation of technologies that support integrated behavioral and primary health care services. If you're driven by purpose and thrive in a collaborative, mission-focused environment, we invite you to bring your expertise to a team committed to making a meaningful difference in the communities we serve. Chestnut Health Systems is a leading provider of integrated health care services. Since 1973, Chestnut has grown to more than 800 committed, compassionate employees providing substance use, mental health, and primary care treatment to patients in Illinois and Missouri. We provide fully integrated care for all our patients by combining behavioral health care services with our community-based primary care health centers. Chestnut also conducts research and training throughout the U.S.A. Please note to be considered for a position you must attach a resume, complete the application, and answer all screening questions. Responsibilities Provide second-level & third-level support for installing and configuring PCs, software, peripherals, and mobile devices. Install, configure, monitor, and maintain server infrastructure, SAN, VMWare VSphere server virtualization, Hyper-V, and networking equipment (Cisco & Aruba). Maintain DNS, DHCP, Active Directory, and other member servers on the corporate domain; update and modify AD group policies as needed. Install, configure, and maintain corporate email, internet, and related communication systems. Offers support and professional development to technicians for issues that fall outside their technical expertise. Experienced in using and troubleshooting Microsoft 365 products, Intune, Azure, 365 Security, Teams, SCCM, Exchange, and Intune Must have a working knowledge of implementing MDM solutions on cell phones and iPads Troubleshoot, update, and repair hardware and software issues across all levels. Assist with VoIP and telecommunications systems administration under the supervision of the Network Systems Manager. Perform system administration duties to ensure system integrity, performance, backups, monitoring, security, and connectivity. Participate as a member of the MIS Security Team to plan, assess, and implement security measures. Co-administer data backup systems and procedures. Stay current on IS/IT technologies and recommend improvements. Promote Chestnut's culture of customer service excellence through adherence to behavioral standards. Maintain confidentiality and security of all organizational information, including financial and client data. Provides a positive demeanor, demonstrating reliability, and treating all colleagues, clients, and users with respect and integrity. Adheres to company policies and procedures, including the code of ethics, ensuring all actions reflect positively on the organization Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Information Systems or a related field and at least three years of network administration experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Extensive experience with all current Windows server and workstation OS administration. Strong background in network design, configuration, and troubleshooting. Preferred experience in VoIP, VMWare VSphere server virtualization, and SAN administration. General experience in configuring and troubleshooting network devices and servers. Excellent organizational, communication, and teamwork skills. Industry-recognized certification is desirable. Must have a valid driver's license, private automobile insurance, and be insurable. Ability to lift 10-20 pounds regularly and up to 40 pounds occasionally. Must be able to attend work on premise. Are you intrigued by this job but don't meet every single requirement? Chestnut is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you're excited about any of our posted positions but your experience doesn't line up perfectly, please apply anyway! We'd love to explore the possibilities with you. Chestnut Health Systems is a leader in the effort to achieve health equity, providing high-quality health and human services in underserved communities. We deliver trauma-informed, fully integrated care by combining behavioral health with community-based primary health care. Chestnut's research division is nationally recognized for its contribution to evidence-based practices. Our empathic and innovative employees live our mission of making a difference. EOE - Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. Chestnut welcomes applications from qualified individuals with recovery experience. The anticipated starting pay for new hires for this position is between $56,000 - $61,000 annual salary. There are several factors taken into consideration in determining base pay, including but not limited to: job-related qualifications, skills, education, experience, local market conditions, and internal equity. Check out additional benefits here!