Lead Coding Specialist
OSF HealthCare
Peoria, IL · Posted August 1, 2026
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About the job
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Expected pay for this position is $29.01 - $34.13/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity. This is an Hourly position.
Overview
Candidates in Illinois or Michigan Only
FULL REMOTE NEAR OSF LOCATION
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Lead Coding Specialist oversees the coordination of accurate and compliant coding and charging to ensure adherence to established current ICD codes and CPT/HCPCS coding guidelines along with all governmental and third party payers policies. The position ensures coding quality and productivity standards achieved and maintained for all coded data. Specialist serves as coding expert for revenue cycle division and facility departments within OSF HealthCare. In addition the Specialist completes special projects assigned and provides backup to all revenue cycle coding positions.
Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Associate degree
Other Licenses/Certifications: CPC, RHIA, RHIT or CCS
Experience: 1 year experience in outpatient or inpatient coding.
Other skills/knowledge: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Solid computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft software. Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to be detail oriented.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Bachleors Degree
Experience: 3 years experience in outpatient or inpatient coding.
Other skills/knowledge: ICD-10-CM, CPT/HCPCS and modifier knowledge.
OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Associate degree
Other Licenses/Certifications: CPC, RHIA, RHIT or CCS
Experience: 1 year experience in outpatient or inpatient coding.
Other skills/knowledge: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Solid computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft software. Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to be detail oriented.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Bachleors Degree
Experience: 3 years experience in outpatient or inpatient coding.
Other skills/knowledge: ICD-10-CM, CPT/HCPCS and modifier knowledge.
OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.