Medical Coder I

Posted:
6/30/2026, 6:10:56 PM

Location(s):
Illinois, United States ⋅ Chicago, Illinois, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

Workplace Type:
On-site

Pay:
$45k–$55k/yr

Passionate about precision medicine and advancing the healthcare industry?

Recent advancements in underlying technology have finally made it possible for AI to impact clinical care in a meaningful way. Tempus' proprietary platform connects an entire ecosystem of real-world evidence to deliver real-time, actionable insights to physicians, providing critical information about the right treatments for the right patients, at the right time.

Responsibilities:

  • Audit ICD-10 codes and make appropriate changes

  • Maintains worklists for patient billing, ICD-10 coding, medical record requests, COB/expired insurance, and refund requests in Tempus’ billing system

  • Review and verify that medical record documentation supports diagnoses, procedures and treatment results

  • Assist Supervisor with aged account clean up in Tempus billing system

  • Support audit process as needed

  • Ad hoc requests and special projects as needed

 Qualifications:

  • CPC certification or similar medical coding certification

  • Strong organizational skills and strong attention to detail, are a self-starter and can work with minimal supervision

  • Highly analytical and detail-oriented, you enjoy unpacking and resolving complex issues

  • Familiar with medical coding methodologies, claim adjudication, Medicare policy and related topics

  • Experience working with professional coding structures and claims auditing logic

  • Proven ability to learn new skills quickly and adapt to new processes smoothly

  • Results oriented, highly energetic, dynamic individual with hands-on mentality

  • Ability to work independently and within a team environment

CHI: $45,000-$55,000

The expected salary range above is applicable if the role is performed from Illinois and may vary for other locations (California, Colorado, New York). Actual salary may vary based on qualifications and experience. Tempus offers a full range of benefits, which may include incentive compensation, restricted stock units, medical and other benefits depending on the position.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. 

Tempus

Website: https://www.tempus.com/

Headquarter Location: Chicago, Illinois, United States

Employee Count: 1001-5000

Year Founded: 2015

IPO Status: Private

Last Funding Type: Debt Financing

Industries: Artificial Intelligence (AI) ⋅ Biotechnology ⋅ Health Care ⋅ Machine Learning ⋅ Medical ⋅ Precision Medicine

Visa Sponsorship: Sponsors work visas