Coding Analyst

Southwest General • Middleburg Heights, OH

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About The Position

Functions as a liaison between coding and other hospital departments, including but not limited to, Pre-Access, Patient Access, Revenue Integrity, Billing, and Quality, as well as clinical departments. Provides consultative support for scenarios where coding expertise is needed, such as reviewing surgery cases for intraoperative coding changes, inpatient only procedures, coding related denials and others. Responsible to support coding questions and communicating to physicians, clinicians and other hospital staff regarding clinical documentation requirements to support accurate code assignments. Knowledgeable of coding principles, hospital policies and regulatory changes related to coding. Must be proficient in the coding systems of ICD-10, CPT and HCPCS.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited medical coding certificate program required, associate degree preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology required.
• A minimum of three years of experience in hospital outpatient coding is required. Internship or professional practicum experience may be counted toward the required experience.
• Excellent computer skills and experience with computerized coding software required.
• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) required.
• Must maintain certification/registration status by completing continuing education units.

Nice To Haves

• associate degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Functions as a liaison between coding and other hospital departments
• Provides consultative support for scenarios where coding expertise is needed
• Responsible to support coding questions and communicating to physicians, clinicians and other hospital staff regarding clinical documentation requirements to support accurate code assignments.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree