Claims Coding Analyst Senior
About The Position
HealthPartners is hiring a Senior Claims Coding Analyst. The Senior Coding Analyst provides advanced expertise in coding compliance, claims adjudication accuracy, and coding system governance. This role ensures the claims processing system accurately reflects industry-standard coding requirements including CPT, HCPCS, ICD-9, ICD-10, and related code sets to maintain regulatory compliance. The Senior Analyst supports evaluation of new codes, regulatory updates, and plan-specific policies, while investigating complex claims to determine reimbursement accuracy and identify provider billing trends and errors. This position also leads coding system enhancements, supports integration of vendor editing solutions, and drives revenue optimization through coding accuracy and system configuration.
Requirements
- Expert-level completion of Medical Coding Program with certification (AAPC or AHIMA equivalent: CPC, CCA, CCS)
- Minimum 5 years of coding experience across multiple patient visit types
- Minimum 5 years experience working with HMO, fully insured, indemnity, and government programs
- Prior experience in medical claims processing and adjudication
- Experience using coding software platforms and system editing tools
- Demonstrated ability to independently analyze and adjudicate complex claims scenarios
- CPC, CCA, CCS or equivalent (required)
- Advanced knowledge of CPT, HCPCS, ICD-10, revenue codes, and claim formats (837P/837I)
- Strong understanding of anatomy, physiology, disease processes, and medical billing practices
- Knowledge of COB rules including Medicare regulations
- Experience with vendor coding software, claims processing systems, and encoder tools
- Strong analytical, trend analysis, and problem-solving capabilities
- Ability to make independent decisions and complex judgment calls
- Strong organizational, planning, and prioritization skills
- Proficient in Microsoft tools and data analysis
- Effective communication skills across technical and business stakeholders
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field
- 7+ years of experience in the healthcare industry
- Advanced or specialty coding certifications preferred
- Deep familiarity with coding governance, audit processes, and reimbursement methodologies
- Experience supporting policy development and coding compliance initiatives
Responsibilities
- Review complex claims for coding accuracy, medical appropriateness, and reimbursement integrity
- Approve or deny claims based on coding guidelines and policy requirements
- Resolve claim processing errors related to code validation during adjudication
- Ensure compliance with HIPAA and industry coding standards across all claim types
- Administer, maintain, and audit coding systems and vendor editing software
- Support implementation of new, revised, and deleted code sets including CPT pairs
- Lead testing, validation, and deployment of coding system updates
- Ensure system configurations align with regulatory, business requirements, and current coding requirements
- Perform trend analysis to identify billing patterns, reimbursement impacts, and revenue opportunities
- Evaluate coding edits and business rules to ensure optimal system performance
- Identify opportunities to reduce claim inventory and improve financial outcomes
- Support data-driven decision making through analytics and reporting
- Serve as subject matter expert for coding across Claims, Sales, Contracting, and other departments
- Represent the organization in internal committees and external industry forums
- Support policy development with Medical Policy, Government Programs, and compliance teams
- Communicate coding outcomes and provide guidance on complex issues
- Serve as primary contact for coding software vendors
- Collaborate with Business Systems Analysts and IT to design and implement system enhancements
- Support integration and optimization of coding software within claims platforms
- Provide training, mentorship, and work direction to team members
- Maintain accurate documentation of coding policies, procedures, and system changes
- Ensure audit readiness through comprehensive recordkeeping of coding updates
Benefits
- health
- time off
- retirement planning
- continuous learning opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
