Coding Quality Associate Analyst

Essentia Health

3d•$25 - $38•Remote

About The Position

Will conduct documentation and coding reviews to ensure compliance with published coding standards, federal and state regulations and Essentia’s Coding Quality Review policy. This includes but is not limited to record reviews for APC, ICD-9-CM, ICD-10-CM, HCPCS, and CPT codes to determine overall coding/charge capture accuracy and identify documentation and educational gaps. This position is also responsible for mentoring, training and providing ongoing feedback and education to hospital outpatient coding staff. This position will work closely with the Coding Manager and Outpatient Coding Supervisor to help support the outpatient coders.

Requirements

Associates degree in healthcare or business related field and 3 years of coding experience OR Bachelors degree in healthcare or business related field and 2 years coding experience
RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator), RHIT (Registered Health Information technician), CCS (Certified Coding Specialist), CPC-H (Certified Professional Coder – Hospital) or CPC (Certified Professional Coder)

Responsibilities

Conduct documentation and coding reviews to ensure compliance with published coding standards, federal and state regulations and Essentia’s Coding Quality Review policy.
Review records for APC, ICD-9-CM, ICD-10-CM, HCPCS, and CPT codes to determine overall coding/charge capture accuracy.
Identify documentation and educational gaps.
Mentor, train, and provide ongoing feedback and education to hospital outpatient coding staff.
Work closely with the Coding Manager and Outpatient Coding Supervisor to support outpatient coders.