[Hiring] Coding Analyst I @Intermountain Health

Role Description

The Coding Analyst I for SelectHealth provides general expertise in the areas of all areas of coding (professional, facility (inpatient and outpatient), drug, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), and lab code sets) for highly-regulated, government insurance programs such as:

• Medicare
• Medicaid
• Affordable Care Act (ACA)
• Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
• Federal Employees Health Benefit (FEHB) program
• Self-funded plans with unique plan designs

This analyst reviews claims and monitors provider appeals including sending correspondence to providers.

We are committed to offering flexible work options where approved and stated in the job posting. However, we are currently not considering candidates who reside or plan to reside in the following states:

• California
• Connecticut
• Hawaii
• Illinois
• Maine
• Massachusetts
• Minnesota
• New York
• Pennsylvania
• Rhode Island
• Virginia
• Vermont
• Washington

Please note that a video interview through Microsoft Teams will be required as well as potential onsite interviews and meetings.

Essential Functions

• Reviewing claims (pre-payment) to monitor billing practices and ensure accurate coding and reimbursement based on specific contracts, payment methodologies, and state and federal regulations that vary by geography and lines of business.
• Ensures review decisions are in line with Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) standards.
• Logging provider appeals and sending correspondence to providers on submitted appeals.
• Serving as a consultant to various other departments within Select Health and departments within Intermountain Healthcare including physicians and facilities, requiring one-on-one physician and/or office engagement, communication, and training.
• Supporting higher-level analysts in their responsibilities and research while effectively managing workload and responsibilities.
• Maintaining subject-matter expertise and educating providers and staff accordingly.
• Responsible for compliance with all coding regulations for all provider specialties (surgical and non-surgical) and coding methodologies.
• Responsible for compliance with all regulations: State and federal regulations vary by state and line of business.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications:
• Associate degree from an accredited institution. Education will be verified.
• Two years of work experience in coding, healthcare, or in a health plan environment.
• Demonstrated Intermediate level experience with Microsoft Office applications.
• Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution. Education will be verified.
• National professional coding certification (e.g., Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)). Must be obtained within one year of hire.
• Two years of coding or auditing experience in a professional, facility, or health plan environment.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain rapport with co-workers, physicians, and other health care providers.
• Demonstrated ability to perform tasks independently and with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated sound judgment and decision-making skills.
• Experience with Government programs (Medicare, Medicaid, or ACA).

Requirements

• Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, documents, monitors, identify equipment and supplies, and be able to assess customer needs.
• Frequent interactions with providers, colleagues, customers, and members that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, needs, and issues quickly and accurately.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy, including frequent computer use for typing and accessing needed information.
• Remain sitting or standing for long periods of time to perform work on a computer, telephone, or other equipment.

Benefits

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Company Description

By applying for a position with Intermountain, I acknowledge that I will comply with all applicable Intermountain policies and expectations. If applying for a remote or hybrid role, this includes remote work expectations related to confidentiality, information security, work schedules, conflicts of interest, and use of company equipment. I further acknowledge that outside employment or activities may not interfere with job responsibilities or create a conflict of interest with Intermountain. Actual or reasonably perceived conflicts may be grounds for disqualification from consideration or, if hired, corrective action up to and including termination of employment.

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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