Coding Integrity Analyst - Remote Opportunity

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at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 22 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored four times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group for spring 2018, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day. Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network. Job Summary:
Maintains the coding integrity for network-wide provider-based services and conducts critical data analysis and research on complex documentation and coding issues. Assimilates data and reports results that help set direction for coding education and focused projects. Resolves claim and charge review edits for all practices and provides new or revised guidance on billing of new services.

Education - Required:

Associate's Degree in a Healthcare related field or

Coding curriculum to include medical terminology, A&P, ICD-10, and coding guidelines.

Education - Preferred:

Bachelor's Degree in a Healthcare related field

Experience - Required:

3 years Experience in CPT, ICD-10, and HCPCS coding in a physician office setting or in a hospital outpatient setting or

3 years AR background

Experience - Preferred:

5 years Experience in CPT, ICD-10, and HCPCS coding in a physician office setting or in a hospital outpatient setting

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - Required:

Knowledge of Evaluation and Management Coding.

Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, and pathophysiology.

Knowledge of statistical methods and tools.

Knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 CM coding classification systems.

Skill in analyzing and organizing technical data.

Problem solving ability.

Certifications - Required:

CPC - Certified Professional Coder or

CCS-P - Certified Coding Specialist-Physician based or

Certified Expert Coder-AHIMA or AAPC

Influenza vaccination is required at most LVHN facilities for all colleagues with patient contact unless medically contraindicated or due to a bona fide religious belief or practice, and is strongly encouraged for all colleagues. Applicants possessing a medical marijuana card will not be considered for safety sensitive positions.Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.