Coding Technical Analyst

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Act as a resource for Coding functions, including inpatient/outpatient coding, edits, and other work queues as required during peak times, absenteeism, and other circumstances.

• Code and abstract accounts.

• Manage edit work queues.

• Handle miscellaneous work queues such as missing, missing physician, and ready to code.

• Serve as a technology training resource for new contract and WellStar coders, mentoring them on processes, applications, and addressing any questions they may have.

• Ensure that new coders receive essential Epic, 3M, tip sheets, and other training resources, policies, and procedures for their reference.

• Provide new coders with a reliable resource for specific how-to questions regarding coding, technology, and other requirements.

• Deliver detailed training on Epic, 3M, and other relevant topics through platforms such as Webex.

• Engage in developing communication strategies and tools for all coders as necessary.

• Coordinate internal communications regarding downtimes, updates, and new functionalities or enhancements for coding staff.

• Assist the Manager and Director with various projects and implementations to ensure efficient operations and customer service.

• Participate in or represent Coding in discussions related to Epic and other applications, addressing issues and resolutions as required.

• Serve on work teams for operational and technical projects, providing a coding perspective.

• Represent the Coding Department in all coding-related IT projects, joining project teams, coordinating and conducting testing, and communicating issues and resolutions.

• Complete monthly, quarterly, and other coding application testing, which includes reviewing documentation, preparing test plans, testing, validating, and creating training materials and communications for the Coding and stakeholder departments.

• Support coding operations by analyzing problem accounts and work queues for resolution.

• Monitor account and edit work queues for trends, overdue items, risks, backlogs, or other problematic accounts, and report to the appropriate supervisor/manager as necessary.

• Generate special reports such as no-work queue, high dollar, aging, etc.

• Serve as a resource for other problematic accounts and issues as required.

• Actively participate as a representative of Coding on the daily CFB revenue cycle call.

⛳️ Requirements

• High school diploma or GED from an accredited program.

• Completed coursework in anatomy and physiology.

• All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise specified.

• Certification as a Coding Specialist, Professional Coder, Registered Health Information Administrator, or Registered Health Information Technician.

• At least 2 years of experience in acute care coding.

• A minimum of 1 year of experience in working with and resolving coding/billing account edits and/or denials.

• Experience in computer/data entry.

• Must maintain a high level of accuracy in abstracting, coding, and DRG assignment while meeting productivity standards.

• Strong communication skills to interact with various members of the healthcare team.

• Proficiency in using EXCEL and Word, along with basic computer operational knowledge.

🏝️ Benefits

• $10,000 Sign-On Bonus Available