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Job Description Senior Billing Analyst – Perioperative Services University of Chicago Medical Center Are you a hospital billing expert who thrives in a fast-paced, high-impact environment? Do you enjoy solving complex charge capture issues, mentoring others, and improving revenue cycle performance? At UChicago Medical, your work directly supports world-class patient care. As a Senior Billing Analyst you will lead perioperative and procedural billing operations., collaborate with Revenue Cycle, Supply Chain, Nursing, and Perioperative Leadership while driving measurable improvements in billing accuracy and timeliness. We are committed to excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement—and we’re looking for a leader who shares that commitment. Job Summary: The Senior Billing Analyst leads perioperative and procedural billing operations to ensure accurate, compliant, and timely revenue capture. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Business Operations, this role partners with Revenue Cycle, Supply Chain, Nursing, and Perioperative Leadership to reconcile supply and facility charges, assign CPT/ICD/HCPCS codes, audit documentation, and oversee departmental work queues. The Senior Billing Analyst plays a critical role in safeguarding revenue integrity, improving charge capture workflows, and mentoring staff to meet regulatory and operational standards. Essential Functions Reviews system-generated charge reports to identify, correct, and complete inaccurate or missing data in a timely manner; assigns CPT, ICD, and HCPCS codes and enters charges as needed to meet a 3-day billing target. Ensures all supply and facility charges are accurately posted within three (3) days of the date of service (or discharge date, if applicable). Collaborates with Revenue Cycle to reconcile and maintain departmental work queues, ensuring timely and compliant billing. Develops, educates, and orients staff on departmental policies, procedures, and billing regulations, including LMRPs, APCs, diagnosis coding, and documentation requirements. Supports the design and implementation of workflow improvements to enhance charge capture accuracy and reduce revenue leakage. Communicates updates regarding coding and billing policies and procedures; interprets regulatory changes and provides guidance to staff as needed. Partners with Supply Chain to establish new product records and confirm accurate account and billing code assignments. Assists in the investigation and resolution of charge-related disputes. Performs additional duties related to revenue capture, reimbursement, and departmental operations as assigned. Required: High School diploma (Bachelor’s degree preferred) 5–7 years of hospital billing operations experience Strong knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and managed care billing regulations Working expertise in CPT and ICD coding systems Certification required within 12 months of hire (CPC, RHIT, RHIA, or combination) Completion of medical terminology coursework Experience with healthcare systems such as EPIC, IDX, OACIS, or Last Word Advanced Excel and PC-based reporting skills Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills Preferred: Operating room billing experience Experience in a complex academic medical center environment Licensure/Certification: AAPC certification required. Certification required within 12 months of hire (CPC, RHIT, RHIA, or combination) Job Type/FTE: Full-time Shift: Remote Day shift, M-F Unit/Department: CCD CBA Code: Non-Union Why Join Us We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion. UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at: UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics. As a condition of employment, all employees are required to complete a pre-employment physical, background check, drug screening, and comply with the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law. Compensation & Benefits Overview UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union. Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits - UChicago Medicine.