Coding Analyst

Align yourself with an organization that has a reputation for excellence! Cedars-Sinai has received the National Research Corporation s Consumer Choice Award 19-years in a row for providing the highest-quality medical care in Los Angeles. Join us and discover why U.S. News & World Report has named us one of America s Best Hospitals!**Why work here?**Beyond an outstanding benefit package and competitive salaries, we take pride in hiring the best, most committed employees. Our staff reflects the culturally and ethnically varied community we serve. They are proof of our dedication to creating a multifaceted, inclusive environment that fuels innovation and the gold standard of patient care we strive for.Under general direction of the HID Audit Manager, the Coder Analyst works with the billing department in analyzing billing and coding edits that are generated pre-billing. The Coding Analyst also maintains knowledge of rules, regulations and procedures related to coding guidelines and reimbursement and compliance related issues.The position performs advanced level analytical and administrative functions necessary to organize, maintain, use analyze and appropriately assist in the maintenance of coding section DNFB (discharged not final billed) process. The Analyst will also work closely with the Inpatient and Outpatient Coding Supervisor in addressing problem/ unbilled accounts.May specialize in one or more of the advanced level analytical and business functions including but not limited to: general billing processes, general coding processes; quantitative and qualitative analysis of medical records; indexing, verification of data integrity, and quality control checking of scanned documents; incomplete record processing, transcription processing; logging and uncodable status in patient accounting system; and report creation and dissemination, as appropriate.+ Works closely with the Coding Manager and Coding Supervisors to monitor, track and trend accounts that are DNFB and/or accounts held from final bill due to claim scrubber edits. This may include research and identification of potential regulatory, compliance and process issues.+ Provides detailed bill hold, write off and/or claim edit reports to the Coding Manager on a weekly, monthly or as needed basis. These reports can include trend reports per service types and can also drill down to service line areas.+ Works closely with the Coding Manager and Coding Supervisors to educate employees (coders and clerks) regarding the revenue cycle process and how to resolve problem accounts. Assists with coding education regarding possible claim scrubber edits that are related to regulatory/ compliance related issues like medical necessity and/or coding issues as dictated by specific payors (including Medicare rules and regulations).+ Reconciles and maintains HID daily bill hold report.Bachelor’s or Associates degreeRHIA or RHIT2 years Two years acute hospital coding experience.2 to 5 years of hospital billing experience preferred.Certified Professional Coder-Hospital – National certification in an area relevant to hospital revenue management or hospital coding preferred.Cedars-Sinai is an EEO employer. Cedars-Sinai does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of the race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics or any genetic information), marital status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age (40 or older), military and/or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal or state law.

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