Coding Specialist Jobs in Illinois
Coding Specialist jobs in Illinois are consistently in demand, with the market concentrated in healthcare systems, insurance carriers, and revenue cycle management firms at levels from entry-level coder through senior and lead coding specialists. Chicago anchors most of the hiring activity, with additional openings in Peoria and Springfield tied to large regional health systems and state-affiliated facilities. Employers with deep, lasting footprints in Illinois include Northwestern Medicine, Advocate Health Care, and Health Care Service Corporation. The most sought-after specialties are inpatient facility coding, professional fee coding, and HCC risk adjustment. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Medical Billing & Coding Specialist
Midwest Urological Group – Peoria, IL
Full-Time | In-Person
Midwest Urological Group is seeking an experienced Medical Billing & Coding Specialist to join our team in our Peoria office. This is a full-time, in-person position.
We are looking for someone with strong medical billing and coding knowledge who can accurately review claims, identify coding and reimbursement issues, and work denied or unpaid claims through resolution.
Experience in urology or another specialty medical practice is a plus, but strong medical terminology, coding, and insurance billing experience are most important.
Responsibilities
- Review claims for accurate coding and billing
- Work insurance denials, rejected claims, and outstanding accounts
- Identify coding errors and make appropriate corrections
- Review medical documentation for appropriate coding and claim support
- Follow up with insurance companies regarding unpaid or underpaid claims
- Prepare corrected claims and assist with appeals
- Research payer requirements and coverage issues
- Communicate with providers and staff when additional documentation or clarification is needed
- Identify recurring billing, coding, and denial trends
- Maintain accurate documentation of billing follow-up and claim activity
Qualifications
- Previous medical billing experience required
- Strong knowledge of medical terminology
- Working knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding
- Understanding of modifiers and appropriate modifier use
- Knowledge of insurance claims, denials, appeals, and reimbursement
- Ability to read and understand medical documentation
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and follow claims through resolution
- Experience with Greenway Health / PrimeSuite is a plus
- Urology billing or coding experience is a plus
- Medicare and commercial insurance billing experience preferred
- Familiarity with ICD-9/legacy claims is helpful
About Midwest Urological Group
Midwest Urological Group is an established independent urology practice serving Central Illinois. Our practice provides comprehensive urologic care and includes in-office diagnostic, laboratory, imaging, and procedural services.
We are looking for someone who understands that successful medical billing requires more than simply submitting claims. The right candidate will be able to investigate problems, recognize coding and reimbursement issues, and work claims through to resolution.
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in coding specialist jobs across Illinois.
- Active CPC, CCS, or CIC certification from AHIMA or AAPC required or strongly preferred
- Proficiency in ICD-10-CM and CPT coding systems for inpatient or outpatient settings
- Experience working within major EHR platforms such as Epic or Cerner
- Knowledge of payer-specific guidelines for Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurers
- Strong understanding of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology
- Ability to meet productivity and quality accuracy benchmarks set by employer
Coding Specialist Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a coding specialist in Illinois?
Illinois does not require a state-issued license to work as a coding specialist, so the path runs through national certification. Most Illinois employers expect candidates to hold a CPC credential from the AAPC or a CCS credential from AHIMA, both of which require passing a proctored exam. Most candidates earn an associate degree or a certificate in health information technology or medical coding first, then sit for the exam. Community colleges across the Chicago metro and in downstate Illinois offer accredited programs that align directly with these credentials.
How much do coding specialists make in Illinois?
Coding specialists in Illinois earn a median of about $72,540 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $50,640 for the lowest 10% to over $142,410 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire coding specialists in Illinois?
Employers hiring coding specialists in Illinois right now include INSIGHT, SJH Derm, and Endeavor Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Illinois's dense concentration of large integrated health systems, insurance headquarters, and revenue cycle outsourcing firms means the pipeline of openings is among the most active in the Midwest.
Which Illinois cities have the most coding specialist jobs?
Chicago, Illinois, and Peoria have the most coding specialist openings in Illinois. Chicago drives the majority of postings given its concentration of major hospital networks, health insurance carriers headquartered in the metro, and revenue cycle management companies. Peoria and Springfield generate additional volume through large regional health systems such as OSF HealthCare and HSHS, which maintain their own in-house coding departments.
Are there remote coding specialist jobs in Illinois?
Yes, and more than most healthcare roles. Medical coding is largely desk-based and document-driven, which makes it well suited to remote work. About 17% of coding specialist openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting how broadly employers have accepted distributed coding teams post-pandemic. Remote postings are most common for outpatient professional fee coding and HCC risk adjustment roles, where chart access through a secure EHR connection is all that is needed.
How can I get hired as a coding specialist in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is completing an accredited coding certificate program, earning a CPC-A or CCS credential, and targeting new-grad or apprenticeship tracks at Illinois health systems. Advocate Health Care and Northwestern Medicine post entry-level coding positions that accept candidates with a credential but limited production experience. Candidates coming from adjacent roles such as medical billing specialist, patient access representative, or health information clerk have a natural lateral path since those roles build familiarity with payers, EHR workflows, and coding terminology, giving candidates a practical edge in Illinois hiring.
Where can I find and apply to coding specialist jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to coding specialist jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings updated regularly. Search the listings, find the roles that fit your credentials and experience level, and apply directly to each one.
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