Billing Coordinator

It’s the people that make the difference.  Are you ready to make your impact? 

Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush is nationally recognized as a leader in comprehensive orthopedic services.  The Orthopedic Program at Rush University Medical Center is ranked top 10 in Orthopedics by U.S. News and World Report.  Founded in 2003, MOR is comprised of internationally-renowned Orthopedic and Spine surgeons who pioneer the latest advances in technology and surgical techniques to improve the lives and activity levels of patients around the world.  MOR doctors are the official team physicians for the Chicago White Sox, Chicago Bulls, Chicago Fire Soccer Club and DePaul University Athletics. 

Ready to join in?  We are looking for a full-time Billing Coordinator to join our growing team. The position is hybrid. The role will mainly be remote but will need to have flexibility to travel to the corporate office in Westchester, IL as required for meetings or trainings.

Responsibilities

• Performs audits of non-surgical charges submitted, corrects coding and/or submission errors and develops procedures to eliminate future errors from occurring.
• Makes necessary corrections in the practice management system and/or clearinghouse systems as needed.
• Ensures that all encounters are properly coded and are entered timely by reviewing clinical notes, CPT and ICD10 codes for accuracy and completeness prior to posting charges.
• Generates reports to review overall coding for accuracy and completeness and to develop enhancements to the coding process.
• Researches all information needed to correct and complete billing process including getting charge information from physicians, nursing staff, technicians or other clinical staff.
• Maintains a working knowledge of coding rules and regulations and is familiar with appropriate modifier usage.
• Maintains required data bases and patients accounts reports and files.
• Maintains strictest confidentiality of patient records.
• Reapplies payments to accounts and documents workflow to maintain adequate audit trail.
• Maintains a working knowledge of company billing and collection policies.
• Adapts to change in positive and professional manner while maintaining a positive demeanor with patients, peers, management and physicians when receiving feedback or direction.
• Organizes and prioritize work to make sure projects are completed in a timely and efficient manner.
• Complies with all state and federal laws including HIPAA, ADA, OSHA, and FLSA.

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Minimum of two years of experience in a health care organization, preferably in a primary care, ortho or neuro setting.
• Charge entry, coding and Athena experience are all a plus.

What’s in it for you? MOR offers their employees a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.  

Pay Range: $21.00 - $24.00 per hour. Compensation at MOR is determined by many factors, which may include but are not limited to, job-related skills and level of experience, education, certifications, geographic location, market data and internal equity. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package.  

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance.
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays.
• Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance.
• Voluntary life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance.
• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance.
• 401(k) Savings Plan.
• 401(k) Employer Contribution.
• Pet Insurance.
• Commuter Benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tax-Advantaged Accounts (FSA, HSA, Dependent Care FSA).
• HSA Employer Contribution (when enrolled in a HDHP).
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Excellent working relationship with prestigious group of physicians in Orthopedics in the US and #1 in Illinois and Indiana. 

 Our employees make the difference in our patients’ lives, and we value their contributions. Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package and an opportunity to grow and develop your career with an industry leader.  Come see what we’re all about.