Senior Medical Coding Analyst

Aston Carter • Salem, OR

4d • $76,523 - $86,777 • Remote

About The Position

The Medical Coding Analyst plays a critical role in ensuring accurate medical coding and compliance with federal, state, and payer regulations. This position serves as a subject matter expert in coding workflows, documentation standards, and regulatory requirements, contributing to quality and efficiency across the organization.

Requirements

• Certification through RHIT and/or RHIA.
• Certification through CPC, CCS, AAPC, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years experience as a Coding Analyst or Coding Supervisor.
• Over 5 years of coding experience, including 2+ years in multispecialty coding.
• Skilled in conducting coding audits and delivering actionable feedback to physicians and coders.
• Proficient in EHRs, billing systems, and related applications.
• Strong analytical skills with expertise in data manipulation and use of data analysis tools.
• In-depth understanding of claims processing, clinical edits, fee schedules, and payer contracts.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and general PC operations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective communicator across all organizational levels, including physicians, advanced practice providers, clinical staff, and leadership.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in initiating and leading performance improvement projects within a medical coding environment.
• Understanding of EHR, Claims Adjudication Systems, Revenue Cycle concepts, and data mining tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead coding quality review programs, including audits, error analysis, and targeted education.
• Provide detailed feedback and coaching to coders and providers to ensure adherence to CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS guidelines.
• Design and implement structured QA monitoring systems and track key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Identify coding and billing risk areas, conduct targeted reviews, and recommend corrective actions.
• Collaborate with revenue cycle teams to optimize system rules, workflows, and EHR configurations.
• Generate and analyze custom reports to monitor performance, compliance, and operational efficiency.
• Stay current on coding guidelines, payer policies, and regulatory changes; communicate updates to stakeholders.
• Prepare and track MIPS performance reports and support initiatives to improve coding accuracy and claim integrity.
• Lead performance improvement projects to enhance charge capture, reduce accounts receivable aging, and improve overall coding effectiveness.
• Mentor and train coding staff to promote continuous improvement and professional development.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their families.
• Personal time off, paid holidays, and sick time.
• Generous employer contributions to retirement plans.
• Employer-paid child care benefit.
• Employer-paid $50,000 life insurance policy.
• Support for life’s challenges, including counseling and resources.
• Annual summer and winter events, plus other recognition activities.
• Additional life insurance, accident, critical illness, and long-term disability coverage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees