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680 Lake Shore Drive
Job Description
Summary
The Pro-Fee Coding Lead will be responsible for reviewing medical documentation and assigning CPT and ICD-10 for various department of the organization. The Pro-Fee Coding Lead will work collaboratively with the Coding Manager, Physician Billing to maintain day-to-day coding operations and various projects and duties assigned.
Essential Job Functions:
- Performs coding functions as needed for Lurie/Outreach Locations.
- Monitors coder’s productivity by collaborating with Coding Manager to meet designated productivity and quality benchmarks.
- Resolves questions, issues and patient disputes with third party payors, billing coordinators, compliance auditors, external billing company and denial management team that pertain to coding.
- Prepares department coding feedback materials based on trends and issues identified via Coding WQ’s and coding denial trends.
- Works with Coders and Audit Manager to resolve denials, identify trends and implement process improvements to increase clean claim rate and improve denial recovery rate.
- Collaborates with Coding Manager to improve Charge Review Work queues workflow thru various WQ improvement initiatives.
- Collaborates with Coding Manager regarding content for Coders Monthly Meeting including preparing education materials, room reservation and other tasks requirements.
- Collaborates with Coding manager to perform and complete revenue cycle coding projects.
- Develops and maintains division specific coding protocols.
- Assists Coding Manager with employee time management on a weekly basis including staffing coverage.
- Assigns appropriate ICD-10-CM diagnosis code(s), CPT procedure codes and modifiers using coding conventions, guidelines and payor specific requirements.
- Abstract and compile data from medical records for appropriate optimal reimbursement.
- Works actively with physicians to initiate corrections and resolve discrepancies in coding and documentation.
- Works collaboratively with physicians to assure accurate and timely submission of claims.
- Provides feedback at division meeting around documentation and coding.
- Submits help desk tickets and CIS for coding and collaborates with IM for resolution.
- Collaborates with Coding Manager on month end close numbers for coding.
- Provides regular communication and education to providers and other clinical teams as indicated.
- Acts in the capacity of liaison to providers, managers and other coding team members.
- Ensures that all charges are submitted accurately and in a timely manner.
- Works collaboratively with Compliance Auditors to identify trends, billing opportunities and physician education needs.
- Performs job functions adhering to service principles with customer service focus of innovation, service excellence and teamwork to provide the highest quality care and service to our patients, families, co-workers and others.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Minimum Of Associate Degree is Required. High School Diploma required.
- Coding credentials required such as RHIT, RHIA, CPC, CCS-P and other surgical coding credentials.
- Requires 3-5 years coding work experience.
- Working and performance knowledge for divisions within the assigned coverage area preferred.
- Management and Project Management preferred.
- Demonstrates thorough knowledge of CPT and ICD-10-CM coding.
- Maintains a thorough understanding for medical record practices, standards, regulations, Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Organizations (JCAHO) and Illinois Medicaid coding and reporting requirements.
- Demonstrates understanding of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology and coding classification systems and is able to apply this knowledge in determining appropriate physician coding.
- Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively with providers, co-workers and managers.
- Demonstrates the ability to work independently and balance multiple priorities.
- Demonstrates the ability to use multiple types of computer software (i.e., Word, Excel, EPIC, 3M, SharePoint, etc.).
Education
Associate's Degree (Required)
Pay Range
$70,720.00-$115,627.20 Salary
At Lurie Children’s, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions.
In addition to base salary, Lurie Children’s offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter or click the following link to learn more about our benefits.
Benefit Statement
For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:
- 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
There’s a Place for You with Us
At Lurie Children’s, we embrace and celebrate building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints — recognizing that different life experiences strengthen our workplace and the care we provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.
Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Support email: peoplequestions@luriechildrens.org
Location
680 Lake Shore Drive
Job Description
Summary
The Pro-Fee Coding Lead will be responsible for reviewing medical documentation and assigning CPT and ICD-10 for various department of the organization. The Pro-Fee Coding Lead will work collaboratively with the Coding Manager, Physician Billing to maintain day-to-day coding operations and various projects and duties assigned.
Essential Job Functions:
- Performs coding functions as needed for Lurie/Outreach Locations.
- Monitors coder’s productivity by collaborating with Coding Manager to meet designated productivity and quality benchmarks.
- Resolves questions, issues and patient disputes with third party payors, billing coordinators, compliance auditors, external billing company and denial management team that pertain to coding.
- Prepares department coding feedback materials based on trends and issues identified via Coding WQ’s and coding denial trends.
- Works with Coders and Audit Manager to resolve denials, identify trends and implement process improvements to increase clean claim rate and improve denial recovery rate.
- Collaborates with Coding Manager to improve Charge Review Work queues workflow thru various WQ improvement initiatives.
- Collaborates with Coding Manager regarding content for Coders Monthly Meeting including preparing education materials, room reservation and other tasks requirements.
- Collaborates with Coding manager to perform and complete revenue cycle coding projects.
- Develops and maintains division specific coding protocols.
- Assists Coding Manager with employee time management on a weekly basis including staffing coverage.
- Assigns appropriate ICD-10-CM diagnosis code(s), CPT procedure codes and modifiers using coding conventions, guidelines and payor specific requirements.
- Abstract and compile data from medical records for appropriate optimal reimbursement.
- Works actively with physicians to initiate corrections and resolve discrepancies in coding and documentation.
- Works collaboratively with physicians to assure accurate and timely submission of claims.
- Provides feedback at division meeting around documentation and coding.
- Submits help desk tickets and CIS for coding and collaborates with IM for resolution.
- Collaborates with Coding Manager on month end close numbers for coding.
- Provides regular communication and education to providers and other clinical teams as indicated.
- Acts in the capacity of liaison to providers, managers and other coding team members.
- Ensures that all charges are submitted accurately and in a timely manner.
- Works collaboratively with Compliance Auditors to identify trends, billing opportunities and physician education needs.
- Performs job functions adhering to service principles with customer service focus of innovation, service excellence and teamwork to provide the highest quality care and service to our patients, families, co-workers and others.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Minimum Of Associate Degree is Required. High School Diploma required.
- Coding credentials required such as RHIT, RHIA, CPC, CCS-P and other surgical coding credentials.
- Requires 3-5 years coding work experience.
- Working and performance knowledge for divisions within the assigned coverage area preferred.
- Management and Project Management preferred.
- Demonstrates thorough knowledge of CPT and ICD-10-CM coding.
- Maintains a thorough understanding for medical record practices, standards, regulations, Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Organizations (JCAHO) and Illinois Medicaid coding and reporting requirements.
- Demonstrates understanding of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology and coding classification systems and is able to apply this knowledge in determining appropriate physician coding.
- Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively with providers, co-workers and managers.
- Demonstrates the ability to work independently and balance multiple priorities.
- Demonstrates the ability to use multiple types of computer software (i.e., Word, Excel, EPIC, 3M, SharePoint, etc.).
Education
Associate's Degree (Required)
Pay Range
$70,720.00-$115,627.20 Salary
At Lurie Children’s, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions.
In addition to base salary, Lurie Children’s offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter or click the following link to learn more about our benefits.
Benefit Statement
For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:
- 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
There’s a Place for You with Us
At Lurie Children’s, we embrace and celebrate building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints — recognizing that different life experiences strengthen our workplace and the care we provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.
Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Support email: peoplequestions@luriechildrens.org
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Physician Relations
Align your credentials to U.S. specialty occupation standards
Physician Relations sits at the intersection of clinical liaison work and strategic outreach, so your degree must directly support that function. An Australian health management or business degree qualifies, but gather academic transcripts and a credential evaluation before approaching employers.
Target health systems with established E-3 hiring history
Large hospital networks and integrated health systems file E-3 LCAs regularly and have in-house HR processes for sponsorship. Prioritize organizations with physician liaison or provider relations teams over standalone clinics, which rarely have sponsorship infrastructure.
Clarify sponsorship willingness before final interview rounds
Physician Relations hiring managers often don't know their organization's visa sponsorship policy. Ask HR directly during the screening stage whether the employer has filed E-3 or H-1B petitions, so you don't reach offer stage with an employer who can't sponsor.
Confirm the LCA prevailing wage covers your offered salary
Your employer files a Labor Condition Application with DOL certifying they'll pay at least the prevailing wage for your role and location. If the offered salary falls below that threshold, the LCA won't certify and your visa application stalls before it starts.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork
Physician Relations roles sometimes span multiple hospital sites, which complicates the LCA location entry. Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service manages the full process from LCA preparation through consulate appointment, flagging multi-site issues before they become rejections.
Prepare a concise sponsorship explainer for hesitant employers
Many U.S. health systems have sponsored H-1B workers but haven't heard of the E-3. A one-page summary showing the E-3 has no lottery, no cap backlog, and a straightforward DOL and consulate process removes the main reason employers decline to sponsor Australians.
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Find Physician Relations JobsPhysician Relations E-3 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Physician Relations jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. It surfaces Physician Relations roles at employers with active E-3 and H-1B sponsorship history, so you're not wasting time applying to organizations that won't sponsor. Standard job boards don't filter by visa sponsorship willingness, which makes the search significantly harder without a dedicated tool.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a Physician Relations role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes, when the position genuinely requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as healthcare administration, business, or communications. The key is that the degree requirement must be tied to the job duties, not just listed as a preference. Roles where any generalist degree satisfies the employer's requirements are harder to defend at the consulate.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Physician Relations professionals?
The E-3 is strictly available to Australian citizens and has a 10,500 annual cap that has never been reached, meaning no lottery and no multi-year wait. The H-1B requires surviving a randomized lottery with roughly a 25% selection rate. For Australians in Physician Relations, the E-3 is a direct path where H-1B is largely a lottery bet.
Can I change employers while on an E-3 in a Physician Relations role?
Yes, but the process restarts with the new employer. Your new employer must file a fresh LCA with DOL and you'll need a new E-3 visa stamp before re-entering the U.S. or, in some cases, you can file for a change of status. There's no portability provision like the one available for H-1B holders under AC21, so plan for a gap in your timeline.
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