Reimbursement Coding Specialist

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### About the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC)

The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) is highlighted as one of the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, holding a Carnegie RU/VH research institution designation. It is the largest university in Chicago, serving over 34,000 students, making its student body one of the most diverse in the nation. UIC is recognized 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 offers nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs, collaborating with civic, corporate, and community partners globally, including a comprehensive range of health sciences colleges. The university emphasizes cutting-edge and transformational research, alongside a strong commitment to student success. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings by U.S. News & World Report show UIC improving its standing among top public schools and all national universities. With nearly 260,000 alumni, UIC is also one of the largest employers in Chicago.

Benefits: For benefits-eligible positions, UIC offers a comprehensive package that includes:
• Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance
• A defined benefit pension plan
• Paid leaves (Vacation, Holiday, Sick)
• Tuition waivers for employees and dependents

### About the Job: Reimbursement Coding Specialist

Hiring Department: Family and Community Medicine
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1035786
FTE: 1
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm
Shift: Days
# of Positions: 1
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Posting Close Date: August 4, 2025
Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $23.45 – 31.30 / Hourly Wage

Job Summary:
Under the direction of the Director of Administrative Operations (DAO), the Reimbursement Coding Specialist is responsible for the overall management of billing and coding operations within the Department of Family Medicine. This role involves overseeing daily billing and coding activities, collaborating closely with the billing service (WWT) and patient accounts to ensure accurate billing. Key responsibilities include managing, directing, and monitoring coding activities for medical providers, tracking and reporting provider productivity, and assisting with training and continuous education for clinical staff, all while adhering to ethical practices and third-party payer guidelines.

Duties & Responsibilities:
• Monitor and Report: Track and report on billing and coding operations within the Department, including provider productivity. Ensure all billable services are captured and properly billed.
• Audit and Advise: Conduct regular audits of clinical encounter, billing, and collection data. Advise leadership on operational issues and propose necessary resolutions.
• Liaison to Billing Services: Serve as the primary liaison to Wood, Wolcott, Taylor (WWT) billing company and Medical Service Plan (MSP) to coordinate patient billing and collections, ensuring all billable services are captured and billed.
• Support and Training: Assist medical providers, clinic, and billing staff with coding, billing, and documentation issues. Help train Physicians and other clinical professionals on managed care policies and procedures, correct coding, and medical office billing procedures.
• Patient Customer Service: Resolve billing questions from patients, faculty, and staff. Provide customer service to patients regarding their billing and act as a liaison to WWT and Hospital Patient Accounts to resolve patient billing issues.
• Policy Development: Assist in the development of departmental policies and procedures related to coding.
• Other Duties: Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Required:
• High school graduation or equivalent.
• Experience/Education Combination (18 months total):
• Work experience in a healthcare setting (e.g., hospital, physician’s office, nursing home, billing agency) utilizing ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems to assign codes for patient services.
• College coursework related to healthcare operations, including topics such as Medical Terminology, Human Anatomy and Physiology, ICD-10 Coding, and CPT Coding, or closely related courses. (6 semester hours = 6 months; 12 semester hours = 12 months; 18 semester hours = 18 months).
• Certification: Current designation as one of the following satisfies all requirements:
• Certified Professional Coder-Apprentice (CPC-A)
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
• Certified Outpatient Coder (COC) by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
• Certified Coding Associate (CCA)
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
• Certified Coding Specialist-Physician-based (CCS-P)
• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)