Senior Clinical Coding Analyst

Health Business Solutions LLC; Manila; On-site; PHP 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus for new employees!

Job summary

A leading healthcare solutions company is seeking a Senior Clinical Coding Analyst in Manila. This role is crucial for ensuring coding quality within the revenue cycle. The candidate must analyze clinical codes for accuracy, conduct audits, and collaborate with stakeholders to improve coding practices. Applicants should have a bachelor's degree in Nursing or a related field, along with relevant coding certifications and experience. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to enhance coding quality and support optimal healthcare outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-3 years of medical coding or auditing experience.
• Strong knowledge of ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems.
• Certifications: CPC, CCS, CIC, or similar are required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and evaluate clinical codes used in the revenue cycle.
• Conduct regular audits of coded medical records for compliance.
• Identify coding discrepancies and documentation deficiencies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing or related field

Tools

Coding software

Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems

Job description

Signing bonus for new employees!

Senior Clinical Coding Analyst - Onsite Manila

Health Business Solutions, LLC

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Clinical Coding Analyst to join our team and take on a crucial role in ensuring coding quality within our revenue cycle. As a Senior Clinical Coding Analyst, you will be responsible for analyzing and validating clinical codes used in the revenue cycle processes, identifying areas of improvement, and implementing coding quality initiatives. Your expertise in clinical coding, regulatory guidelines, and revenue cycle operations will play a vital role in maintaining accurate and compliant coding practices.

Company Overview:

For over 20 years, we’ve been a leading middle market revenue cycle management (RCM) vendor, providing comprehensive financial and operational solutions to health systems, physician groups, or specialty medical practices. Our mission is to improve the overall financial health of our clients by offering customized, data-driven, and tech-enabled recovery of denied claims and aged receivables. We utilize our deep expertise in revenue cycle to help transform our client’s revenue cycle processes to achieve sustained reductions in denial rates.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze and evaluate clinical codes used in the revenue cycle, including diagnosis codes (ICD-10-CM), procedure codes (CPT/HCPCS), and related modifiers.
• Conduct regular audits of coded medical records, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with relevant coding guidelines, industry standards, and regulations.
• Identify coding discrepancies, documentation deficiencies, and areas for improvement in the coding and revenue cycle processes.
• Collaborate with coding teams, healthcare providers, and revenue cycle stakeholders to resolve coding-related issues, clarify documentation requirements, and ensure accurate code assignment.
• Develop and implement coding quality initiatives, including education and training programs, to enhance coding accuracy, compliance, and productivity.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest changes in coding guidelines, regulations, and industry best practices, and ensure timely implementation of necessary updates within the organization.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to coding staff, assisting in the resolution of complex coding cases, and promoting professional development.
• Generate regular reports and metrics related to coding quality, productivity, and compliance, highlighting areas of concern and recommending actionable improvements.
• Collaborate with IT teams and other stakeholders to optimize coding tools, software, and systems, ensuring seamless integration within the revenue cycle processes.
• Participate in coding-related projects, committees, and cross-functional teams, representing the coding and revenue cycle perspective and contributing to organizational goals.

Qualifications:

• Certifications: Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC), or similar certification is required.
• Experience: Minimum of 2-3 years of medical coding or auditing experience and experience with risk adjustment audits, clinical documentation improvement (CDI), and payer audits.
• Knowledge of Coding Systems: Strong knowledge of ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems, and familiarity with DRG, E/M coding.
• Bachelor's degree: in Nursing, or any Medical or Health Information Management or a related field.
• Proficient in using coding software, encoders, and electronic health record (EHR) systems.
• Excellent understanding of revenue cycle workflows, including charge capture, billing, claims processing, and reimbursement methodologies.
• Proven track record in conducting coding audits, implementing coding quality improvement initiatives, and achieving measurable outcomes.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy, coupled with excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders,provideeducation, and resolve coding-related issues.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in using coding-related software and tools, as well as a high level of computer literacy.

Join our dynamic organization as a Senior Clinical Coding Analyst, and contribute to the enhancement of coding quality within the revenue cycle, ensuring accurate and compliant coding practices that support optimal healthcare outcomes.

Health Business Solutions, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.