Lead Inpatient Coding Quality Analyst

Job Summary

Serving as an advanced subject matter expert, the full-time Lead Inpatient Coding Quality Analyst will oversee inpatient coding quality, conduct audits, and ensure regulatory compliance while working remotely.

Key responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day coding quality review activities and ensure alignment with audit findings and coding guidance
• Coordinate audit workflows, validate audit accuracy, and translate findings into actionable insights and performance improvement initiatives
• Act as a liaison across various departments to mitigate regulatory risks and enhance coding accuracy and compliance

Required qualifications

• Associate degree in Health Information Management, Health Information Technology, or a related field
• Minimum of 4-8 years of recent inpatient hospital coding experience in an academic medical center or complex acute care hospital setting
• Demonstrated proficiency in ICD 10 CM and ICD 10 PCS coding
• Experience using electronic health records (EHRs) and health information management systems
• One of the following credentials: Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)