HB Inpatient Denials Integrity Specialist

Advocate Health; United States; Remote; USD 69,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking an experienced Inpatient Coding Specialist to analyze and resolve denials for inpatient claims, ensuring accurate coding and compliant submissions. The role requires hospital-based coding expertise, CPT/HCPCS/ICD-10-CM/PCS knowledge, and strong payer guideline understanding; remote work is allowed for eligible US-based candidates.

Applicants should have 4 years of expert coding experience, AHIMA or AAPC certification preferred, and excellent analytic and communication

Qualifications

• 4 years of expert-level hospital-based coding experience.
• Experience with revenue cycle processes and medical record auditing.
• Strong knowledge of CPT, HCPCS, ICD-10-CM/PCS and modifiers.
• Ability to analyze denials and support appeals.
• Familiarity with payer guidelines and CMS/Medicare rules.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and resolve denials using CPT, HCPCS, ICD-10-CM, and modifiers.
• Identify root causes and trends in denial codes.
• Collaborate with billing, coding, and payer teams to correct and resubmit claims.
• Conduct chart reviews to validate documentation against billed services.
• Prepare and support appeals with payer guidelines and coverage policies.
• Ensure compliant coding and sequencing per guidelines.
• Track denial resolutions and coding quality metrics.
• Support compliance, quality assurance, and revenue integrity initiatives.
• Educate clinicians, coders, and staff on denial trends.
• Contribute to denial avoidance strategies and technology-driven improvements.

Skills

Denials analysis

Hospital coding

CPT/HCPCS

ICD-10-CM/PCS

Payer guidelines

Auditing

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Diploma or equivalent

Tools

EHR systems

Microsoft Office

Billing software

Job description

Job ID: R241337

Shift: Days

Pay range: $33.05 – $49.60 per hour

Location: Remote, US

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation within the position’s pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate’s job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

• First Shift
• Hospital Based INPATIENT Coding Experience Required.
• Denials related experience preferred
• May work remote for this opportunity out of the following states: AL, AK, AR, AZ, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, ID, IN, LA, KS, KY, ME, MI, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NM, NV, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI, WV, WY.

Major Responsibilities

• Analyze and resolve coding-related PB and HB denials using CPT, HCPCS, ICD-10-CM, and modifiers.
• Identify root causes, patterns, and trends in denial and rejection codes.
• Collaborate with billing, coding, and payer teams to correct, resubmit, and prevent denied claims.
• Conduct chart reviews to validate documentation against billed services.
• Prepare and support appeals by researching payer guidelines, coding standards, and coverage policies.
• Ensure accurate, compliant coding and sequencing aligned with official guidelines and payer requirements.
• Track, document, and report denial resolutions, appeal outcomes, and coding quality issues.
• Support compliance, quality assurance, and revenue integrity initiatives through issue monitoring and escalation resolution.
• Educate clinicians, coders, and staff by sharing findings and supporting targeted training based on denial trends.
• Contribute to operational and strategic initiatives, including denial avoidance strategies, work queue optimization, CARC code mapping, and technology-driven improvements.

Minimum Job Requirements

Education

• Diploma or equivalent education and experience required.

Certification / Registration / License

• Coding credential required. A Coding Certification from American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) or
• American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) with relevant experience.

Experience

• 4 years of experience in expert-level hospital-based coding and experience in revenue cycle processes, health information workflows, and medical record auditing experience

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of third-party reimbursement programs, state and federal regulatory issues, national and local coverage decisions, research related restrictions, and ICD-10-PCS/CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding classification systems.
• Advanced knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology.
• Advanced ability to identify coding discrepancies and provide recommendations for improvement
• Advanced ability to analyze trends and data and display them in a statistical reporting format.
• Advanced knowledge of care delivery documentation systems and related medical record documents.
• Advanced knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial payer coding guidelines.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, video and web conferencing, email, and experience with electronic coding and EHR systems or applications.
• Advanced interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills, including the ability to effectively collaborate with multiple departments.
• Advanced organization and prioritization skills; ability to manage multiple priorities in a stressful, fast-paced work environment.
• Advanced analytical skills, with great attention to detail.
• Self-motivated with initiative and strong sense of ethics.
• Ability to work independently and exercise independent judgment and decision making.
• Ability to meet deadlines while working in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently with limited guidance or direction. Effective critical thinking, creativity, problem solving and decision-making skills.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Position requires travel which will result in exposure to road and weather hazards.
• Operates the equipment necessary to perform the job.
• Exposed to a normal office environment.

Preferred Job Requirements

Preferred Certification / Registration / License

• Second Specialty credential preferred

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

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