Remote Outpatient Coding Analyst

Job Summary

Supporting coding quality improvement in a full-time remote capacity, the Outpatient Coding Quality Analyst will evaluate the accuracy and compliance of outpatient coding through audits, resolve claim edits, and provide actionable feedback to enhance coding practices.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct random, focused, and risk-based audits of outpatient medical records to assess coding accuracy and compliance
• Resolve claim and coding edits, responding to inquiries from the Central Business Office regarding coding documentation
• Document audit findings and collaborate with coding leadership to identify educational needs and promote consistent coding practices

Required qualifications

• Completion of a CAHIIM-approved coding certificate program or HIMT program
• Credentialed as RHIT, RHIA, CCS, COC, or CPC by the American Health Information Management Association
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant outpatient coding experience, with 2-4 years preferred
• Demonstrated coding proficiency through completion of a coding test
• Familiarity with computer-assisted coding and automated encoders