Coding Quality Analyst - Inpatient

About the role

Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin! We are seeking a Coding Quality Analyst to:

• Assess the accuracy and completeness of the coding of inpatient cases by performing retrospective and concurrent audits and to ensure compliance with coding guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Provide feedback to coding team members regarding audit results and respond to coding questions.
• Assist with the training and onboarding new Inpatient Coders, including auditing.
• Maintain internal coding guidelines; research, prepare and disseminate information related to official coding guidance updates.
• Work collaboratively with the Coding and CDI Quality Analyst teams for DRG issues and other operational activities, including internal and external secondary coding reviews.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and Medical Coding Program Graduate Required
• Graduate of a Health Information Technology program Preferred
• 3 years of progressive acute care hospital inpatient coding experience to include experience coding Medicare DRG’s Required
• More than five years of inpatient coding experience in an academic medical center. Preferred
• Experience with coding quality improvement projects Preferred
• Training experience Preferred
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), or Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC) Required
• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) Preferred