Documentation and Coding Analyst

Overview

We are seeking a Documentation & Coding Analyst to join our team at UnityPoint Health! This role will help develop and implement the education program aimed at enhancing documentation and coding practices across the organization. The Analyst will promote documentation accuracy by auditing and updating training tools for providers, clinical staff, coders and billing specialists. Applicants can expect to act as a liaison between the providers, clinical staff and coders, providing updated and new material as it arises and help answer documentation and coding questions.

Candidates that have 3 years of experience in coding and surgical/wound CPT coding experience are highly encouraged to apply! 

Hours: Monday-Friday, standard business hours 

Location: Remote - applicants must reside within the UnityPoint Health footprint of Iowa, Illinois, or Wisconsin 

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.  

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.  Here are just a few:      

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.   

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.  

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.   

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.   

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. 

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

Clinical Documentation Review & Reporting: 

• Assess clinical documentation for compliance in accordance with the American Medical Association and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Coding and Documentation guidelines, regulations of federal and state agencies, and third-party payers
• Validate clinical documentation in conjunction with charges and evaluate accuracy and timeliness of the billing process
• Investigate, evaluate and identify opportunities for improvement and provide guidance and counsel to providers with face-to-face meetings.
• Identify and audit areas requiring attention, performing special audits/investigations as requested, share this information with leadership and provide one-on-one education with the provider and in a timely manner
• Collect and analyze data, submit reports as assigned and monitor monthly audits to ensure that they are completed timely
• Report/record all documentation and coding issues that require follow-up reviews to coding manager
• Work the EPIC follow-up and account work queues to keep queues in a manageable state; inform leadership of workflow issues with suggestions for improvement
• Be aware of what is happening in clinic/department and the organization by attending clinic/department meetings, reading e-mails/in-basket messages and regularly checking information on the organization’s intranet site
• Monitor environmental conditions in order to secure protected health information
• Demonstrate initiative to improve quality and customer service by striving to exceed customer expectations
• Balance team and individual responsibilities; be open and objective to other’s views; give and welcome feedback; contribute to positive team goals; and put the success of the team above own interests
• Perform other duties at the request of various departmental leadership groups to facilitate the smooth and effective operations of the organization

Clinical Coding Research & Education: 

• Participate in development and implementation of Office of Inspector General Work Plan
• Research coding inquires and be a resource for providers, clinical, billing and coding staff
• Monitor payment status of services with specific coding requirements as needed
• Maintain compliance with CLIA, OSHA, Safety and Risk Management guidelines
• Investigate, evaluate and identify opportunities for improvement and provide guidance and counsel to coding/billing staff by setting up small group meetings or training sessions
• Provide regular education to providers, clinical, billing and coding staff regarding coding documentation standards
• Help in updating the coding department’s newsletters, education, reference documents
• Be involved in coding team activities, partnering with other departments to capitalize on our FOCUS values

Qualifications

Education: 

• Required: High school diploma or equivalent 
• Preferred: AAS Degree in Health Information Management 

Experience:

• Three (3) years of coding experience 

Licenses/Certifications: 

• Required: Will need to obtain and hold AHIMA or AAPC Coding certification within 12 months of start date
• Preferred: Coding certification through AHIMA: Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIT), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIA), Certified Coding Specialists (CCS), or AAPC Certified Professional Coder (CPC) upon hire
• Valid driver's license