Coding Analyst - Remote

Valley Health Systems • Holyoke, MA

23h • Remote

About The Position

The Coding Analyst audits health records for appropriate diagnostic and procedural codes on individual patient health information for data retrieval, analysis, and claims processing. The analyst may be assigned outpatient, specialty, ancillary, or inpatient coding responsibilities. The role collects appropriate, timely, and accurate health information about services provided, including demographic data, appropriate length of stay, third-party payer and continued-stay reviews, and other related patient data. The successful candidate must collect data in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, standards, and policies, supporting the hospital mission of providing high-quality patient care in an economically sound and efficient manner.

Requirements

• A CCS or CPC credential and a minimum of two years of hospital coding experience are preferred for candidates who are not certified.
• Candidates with less than two years of on-the-job experience should hold one of the following credentials: RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician), RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator), CCA (Certified Coding Associate), or CPC-A (Certified Professional Coder).

Responsibilities

• Audit health records for appropriate diagnostic and procedural codes.
• Collect accurate and timely health information about services provided, including demographic data, length of stay, third-party payer and continued-stay reviews, and other related patient data.
• Collect data in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, standards, and policies.
• Support data retrieval, analysis, and claims processing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed