Utilizes technical coding expertise to reviews the medical record thoroughly, utilizing all available documentation abstract and code physician professional services and diagnosis codes (including anesthesia encounters, operative room and surgical procedural services, invasive procedures and/or drug infusion encounters). Additionally, may include coding for Evaluation and

Has deep understanding of disease process, A&P and pharmacology. Acts as a key collaborator with Providers and Clinical areas to ensure the medical record accurately reflects the patients service. This position trains physicians and other staff regarding documentation, billing and coding, and performs various administrative and clerical duties to support the roles core fu

Utilizes technical coding expertise to review the medical record thoroughly, utilizing all available documentation to abstract and code physician professional services and diagnosis codes (inpatient admissions, bedside procedures, and/or diagnostic services). Follows Official Guidelines and rules in order to assign appropriate CPT, ICD10 codes and modifiers with a minimum

Utilizes technical coding expertise to assign appropriate ICD 10 CM and ICD 10 PCS codes to complex inpatient visit types. Complexity is measured by a Case Mix Index (CMI) and Coder II's typically see average CMI's of 2.2609. This index score demonstrates higher patient complexity and acuity. Utilizes expertise in clinical disease process and documentation, to assign Pres

Develops and implements physical therapy programs aimed at maximizing function while educating patients regarding their limitations. Evaluates patient and gathers appropriate information to determine accurate clinical diagnoses and treatment plan. Establishes appropriate, functional and objective goals based upon clinical examination. Communicates treatment program to pat

Initiate, verify, examine, and maintain the confidential credentials process for all professional applicants to NM (physicians, dentists, psychologists, advanced practice nurses, physician assistants, designated clinical fellows and ancillary providers as added from time to time to meet organizational needs and imperatives). Ensure compliance with all regulatory and NM es

Ensures all exams are ordered correctly in HIS/RIS, charged and tracked accurately. Communicates with patient before procedure, explains risks and what can be expected; communicates during procedure to monitor safety and comfort. Obtains complete patient history for radiologist to assist in rendering results. Enters data such as type of scan, selects proper transducer and

Ensures all exams are ordered correctly in HIS/RIS, charged and tracked accurately. Positions and immobilizes patient on examining table. Enters data such as anatomical area to be radiographed and selects proper technique. Communicates with patient before procedure to obtain history, explain risks and what can be expected; communicates during procedure to monitor safety,

Ensures all exams are ordered correctly in HIS/RIS, charged and tracked accurately. Communicates with patient before procedure to obtain history, explain risks and what can be expected; communicates during procedure to monitor safety, and comfort. Positions patient to achieve optimal image quality. Selects data such as anatomical area and sets proper technique to ensure o

Collects urine, stool and sputum specimens. Performs laboratory tests including phlebotomy, accucheck glucose test, urine pregnancy test, rapid strep test, specific gravity test and blood glucose test. Obtains and records vital signs. Performs 12 lead EKG's; recognizes basic arrhythmias, admits and discharges patients from the cardiac monitoring system. Irrigates wounds,

Utilizes technical coding expertise to review the medical record thoroughly, utilizing all available documentation to abstract and code physician professional services and diagnosis codes (inpatient admissions, bedside procedures, and/or diagnostic services). Follows Official Guidelines and rules in order to assign appropriate CPT, ICD10 codes and modifiers with a minimum

Consistently meet the current productivity and quality standards in timely resolution of all claim edits, reporting of candidates for bill, outbound compliant claim submission, clinical documentation requirements and any other communication required (verbal or written) regarding claims ensuring timely filing of claims and clean, complete and accurate claims. Consistently

Ensures all exams are ordered correctly in HIS/RIS, charged and tracked accurately. Communicates with patient before procedure, explains risks and what can be expected; communicates during procedure to monitor safety and comfort. Obtains complete patient history for radiologist to assist in rendering results. Enters data such as type of scan, selects proper transducer and

Ensures all exams are ordered correctly in HIS/RIS, charged and tracked accurately. Positions and immobilizes patient on examining table. Enters data such as anatomical area to be radiographed and selects proper technique. Communicates with patient before procedure to obtain history, explain risks and what can be expected; communicates during procedure to monitor safety,

For this position, outpatient clinic service will be in Grayslake and Glenview. Endoscopy service will be held at Lake Forest Hospital. This position will have on call responsibilities for both Lake Forest and Grayslake, shared between 8 physicians. Equal Opportunity Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hir