HIM Coder III

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

HIM Coder III responsible for timely and accurate inpatient coding at Lurie Children's Hospital. Ensure compliance with coding guidelines and support revenue cycle operations.

Posted 6/18/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $32 - $52 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for timely and accurate coding and abstracting of Inpatient visits
Codes and abstract patients following established coding guidelines and utilizing ICD-10 code sets
This position ensures that revenue cycle, customer service, quality, individual, and team goals are met
Thorough review of inpatient encounter documentation for diagnoses, treatments, services
Performs daily coding and abstracting utilizing ICD-10 Code sets and DRG Grouping systems
Validates MS-DRG and APR-DRG assignment for appropriateness to encounter
Performs weekly coding of Inpatient Interim Bill Requests
Review of Clinical Documentation Specialists notes and queries to ensure capture of queried conditions
Validates admission diagnosis assignment and coordinates correction with Case Management personnel when appropriate
Identifies documentation issues that may lead to incorrect coding, billing, and quality metrics
Communicates issues to Clinical Documentation Specialists for clarification and/or resolution when appropriate
Facilitates accurate Hospital Acquired Conditions reporting with Infection Control and/or coordinates retrospective query with CDI team as appropriate
Performs research and/or seeks assistance from Nosology, CHA and American Hospital Association on complex coding cases
Documents findings and educates team on coding guidance
Makes recommendations on Epic coding and SVC edits to prevent coding, billing, IHA and claim edits
Maintains quality standards of AHA, AMA, CMS, OIG and TJC pertaining to coding and reimbursement
Stay current in Coding changes by reading, maintaining CEUs, and attending education sessions related to Coding and Health Information Management
Trains and orients new employees
Assists with testing and implementation of systems/product changes and upgrades
Performs other duties as assigned by the coding manager or the director

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must possess a minimum of CCS, RHIA, or RHIT credential
Must maintain credential status through obtaining continuing education requirements
Must have completed and continue to demonstrate proficiency in coding program curriculum to include full courses Medical Terminology, Anatomy and Physiology, Medical Sciences, Pharmacology, ICD-10-CM, CPT, and Healthcare Data Content Structures
Completion of an AHIMA approved RHIT, RHIA, or CCS program
Must pass Lurie Children’s Coding Exam with a minimum of 90% score
Minimum of one year prior hospital coding experience required
Inpatient APR DRG experience preferred
Must have a working proficiency of Microsoft Office applications and computer skills to effectively navigate an EMR
Must be able to type a minimum of 30 Wpm
Must be able to communicate effectively with all Lurie staff; clinical, clerical, management
Excellent communication skills necessary for interaction at all levels of staff
Must be able to communicate effectively with external contacts: outside vendors as required in the execution of problem solving activities and assisting patients/visitors with their needs
Ability to handle multiple projects
Ability to appropriately prioritize tasks
Ability to cope with the inherent pressures of a results deadline oriented position

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental and vision insurance
Employer paid group term life and disability
Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave
403(b) with a 5% employer match
Various voluntary benefits: Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability
Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
Tuition assistance
Student loan servicing and support
Adoption benefits
Backup Childcare and Eldercare
Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities
Discount purchasing program

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Hard Skills & Tools

ICD-10 codingDRG groupingmedical terminologyanatomy and physiologypharmacologyhealthcare data content structurescoding program curriculumhospital codinginpatient codingcoding guidance

Soft Skills

communicationteamworkproblem solvingprioritizationmultitaskingtrainingdocumentationquality assurancecustomer serviceadaptability

Certifications

CCSRHIARHIT