Analyst, Compliance

Columbia University; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia University is seeking an Analyst, Compliance at CUIMC to support oversight of professional fee compliance, coding audits, and regulatory adherence. The role emphasizes expert CPT/HCPCS and ICD-10 knowledge, with Epic EHR experience and the ability to lead audits and educate providers; a hybrid schedule is offered in New York.

The position requires strong analytical ability, communication skills, and initiative to manage and advance compliance programs across multiple specialties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or four years of direct experience in healthcare professional fee billing, coding, and/or compliance.
• Current CPC/CCS-P or related coding credential required.
• Expert knowledge of E/M guidelines and surgical coding across multiple specialties.
• Proficient in Epic EHR systems.
• Experience using audit tools such as Audit Manager or MDAudit.
• Excellent analytical and written/verbal communication skills; proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Strong time management, initiative, and ability to work autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Oversee ongoing risk-based coding audits across multiple specialties.
• Lead and mentor departmental compliance teams.
• Collaborate with central revenue and compliance units on billing integrity.
• Advise on CPT/HCPCS and ICD-10 guidelines; educate providers.
• Support annual compliance work plan development.
• Develop and deliver education sessions on coding and payer requirements.
• Assist in policy/procedure development and updates.
• Support leadership with additional compliance duties as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Project management

Self-starter/autonomous

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPC/CCS-P credential

Tools

Epic EHR

Audit Manager

MDAudit

Job description

• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Bargaining Unit:
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Salary Range: $80,000 - $90,000

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

This is a hybrid schedule position, offering days working onsite and remote.

Position Summary

The Analyst, Compliance is responsible for assisting with oversight and advancement of CUIMC professional fee compliance, billing integrity, and regulatory adherence programs. This position serves as a subject matter expert on complex coding, billing, and reimbursement matters, ensuring compliance with CMS regulations, federal and state laws, and applicable coding guidelines. The position provides advisory guidance for coding audits, documentation reviews, provider education, risk assessments, regulatory monitoring, and corrective action initiatives designed to promote compliant billing and reduce regulatory risk.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and perform, as needed, ongoing, risk-based, and ad hoc coding auditing of complex services across multiple specialties, rendered by physician and non‑physician practitioners using current coding guidelines, with attention to Medicare/Medicaid, medical necessity, and NCD/LCD requirements; including but not limited to retrospective audits for established providers and prospective audits for newly onboarded providers to ensure appropriate documentation, coding accuracy, and billing compliance.
• Manage departmental compliance teams under the leadership of the Sr. director and Chief Compliance Officer.
• Collaborate closely with the central revenue office and departmental compliance teams to address revenue and billing integrity needs.
• Support departmental compliance teams by providing advisory guidance and expert knowledge of CPT/HCPCS and ICD‑10 guidelines across multiple specialties, as well as teaching facility guidance, professional fee billing, including global surgical package rules, modifier usage, incident-to services, split/shared services, and emerging regulatory changes.
• Assist with managing CUIMC annual compliance work plan.
• Assist with CUIMC annual education curriculum and monthly Compliance Forums ongoing education and training.
• Assist in the development and delivery of educational sessions related to coding, documentation, and payer‑specific billing requirements for physicians and billing personnel.
• Collaborate with the central revenue office, clinical staff, providers, and administrative personnel to address compliance issues.
• Assist with development and management of compliance policies and procedures.
• Assist Compliance Leadership with other assignments and related compliance responsibilities as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or minimum four (4) years of direct experience in healthcare professional fee billing, coding, and/or compliance, preferably in an academic medical center or large healthcare system.
• Current credential of CPC/CCS‑P or related coding professional credential required.
• Expert knowledge of Evaluation and Management (E/M) guidelines and surgical coding in multiple specialties with preference in orthopedics, surgery, and cardiology; and high‑working knowledge in more.
• Epic electronic health record experience.
• Experience in using one or more audit tools, (e.g. Audit Manager, MDAudit, etc.).
• Excellent analytical skills and communication skills, both oral and written, including Microsoft Office advance proficiency.
• Excellent project management skills and time management. Must be self‑starter, work autonomously, and self‑disciplined.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management, Health Administration, Business, Finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certified Professional Medical Auditor (CPMA).

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

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