Outpatient Certified Coding Subject Matter Expert

EXL Service; Indianapolis (IN); Remote; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Outpatient Certified Coding Subject Matter Expert to join their innovative team. In this fast-paced role, you will analyze healthcare claims, develop algorithms, and collaborate with operations and data analytics teams to enhance payment accuracy. Your expertise will directly impact the quality of care and operational efficiency across the healthcare ecosystem. With a commitment to excellence and a supportive environment, this opportunity promises personal and professional growth for those passionate about transforming healthcare outcomes.

Benefits

Mentoring Program

Flexible Work Environment

Professional Development Opportunities

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in healthcare coding.
• Current coding certification (CPC, COC, RHIT, or RHIA) required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze healthcare claims to identify improper payments.
• Develop logic for algorithms to flag incorrectly paid claims.

Skills

ICD-10-CM Coding

CPT/HCPCS Coding

Analytical Skills

Research Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Health Information

Bachelor’s Degree in Health Informatics

Job description

Outpatient Certified Coding Subject Matter Expert Atlanta, GA, USA ● Baltimore, MD, USA ● Charlotte, NC, USA ● Chicago, IL, USA ● Dallas, TX, USA ● Houston, TX, USA ● Indianapolis, IN, USA ● Jacksonville, FL, USA ● Kansas City, MO, USA ● Miami, FL, USA ● Minneapolis, MN, USA ● Nashville, TN, USA ● Oklahoma City, OK, USA ● Phoenix, AZ, USA ● Raleigh, NC, USA ● Roanoke, VA, USA ● St. Louis, MO, USA ● United States ● Washington, DC, USA ● Virtual Req #27701 Tuesday, April 29, 2025 Co mpany Overview and Culture

EXL (NASDAQ: EXLS) is a leading data analytics and digital operations and solutions company. We partner with clients using a data and AI-led approach to reinvent business models, drive better business outcomes and unlock growth with speed. EXL harnesses the power of data, analytics, AI, and deep industry knowledge to transform operations for the world's leading corporations in industries including insurance, healthcare, banking and financial services, media and retail, among others. EXL was founded in 1999 with the core values of innovation, collaboration, excellence, integrity and respect. We are headquartered in New York and have more than 55,000 employees spanning six continents. For more information, visit http://www.exlservice.com.

About EXL Health

We leverage Human Ingenuity and domain expertise to help clients improve outcomes, optimize revenue and maximize profitability across the healthcare ecosystem. Technology, data and analytics are at the heart of our solutions. We collaborate closely with clients to transform how care is delivered, managed and paid.

EXL Health combines deep domain expertise with analytic insights and technology-enabled services to transform how care is delivered, managed, and paid. Leveraging Human Ingenuity, we collaborate with our clients to solve complex problems and enhance their performance with nimble, scalable solutions. With data on more than 260 million lives, we work with hundreds of organizations across the healthcare ecosystem.

We help payers improve member care quality and network performance, manage population risk, and optimize revenue while decreasing administrative waste and reducing health claim expenditures. We help Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) manage member drug benefits and reduce drug spending while maintaining quality. We help provider organizations proactively manage risk, improve outcomes, and optimize network performance. We provide Life Sciences companies with enriched data, insights through advanced analytics and data visualization tools to get the right treatment to the right patient at the right time.

We are seeking a skilled Outpatient Certified Coding SME to join our Think Tank team. The ideal candidate will play a key role in identifying improperly paid healthcare claims, developing algorithm logic, and working collaboratively with operations and data analytics teams. This is a fast-paced environment where creativity, research skills and attention to detail are critical.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze healthcare claims to identify improper payments.
• Develop logic and criteria for algorithms to flag incorrectly paid claims.
• Select claims for audit and perform in-depth analysis to determine the best audit candidates.
• Audit medical charts to validate claims accuracy.
• Conduct research on Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial payer payment rules and regulations.
• Collaborate with the operations and data analytics teams to ensure findings are actionable and aligned with organization goals.
• Propose innovative solutions to improve claims identification and auditing processes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Health Information, Health Informatics, or a related field.
• 2+ years of hands-on experience with ICD-10-CM, CPT/HCPCS coding.
• Current coding certification (e.g., CPC, COC, RHIT, or RHIA) through AAPC or AHIMA.
• Strong understanding of Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial payment rules and regulations.

Preferred

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong research capabilities and creative thinking.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Proven ability to audit charts and analyze complex healthcare claims data.
• Experience in designing and implementing logic for claim selection algorithms.
• Demonstrated track record of working collaboratively across departments.

The team is focused on innovation, efficiency, and accuracy in healthcare claims auditing and analysis. This is a full-time, fast-paced role requiring adaptability, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence. If you are passionate about improving payment accuracy and leveraging your expertise to drive meaningful change, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

What We Offer:

• EXL Health offers an exciting, fast paced, and innovative environment, which brings together a group of sharp and entrepreneurial professionals who are eager to influence business decisions.
• From your very first day, you get an opportunity to work closely with highly experienced, world class Healthcare consultants.
• You can expect to learn many aspects of businesses that our clients engage in. You will also learn effective teamwork and time-management skills - key aspects for personal and professional growth.
• We provide guidance/ coaching to every employee through our mentoring program wherein every junior level employee is assigned a senior level professional as advisors.
• Sky is the limit for our team members. The unique experiences gathered at EXL Health sets the stage for further growth and development in our company and beyond.

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• Pay Type Salary
• Employment Indicator Regular
• Min Hiring Rate $100,000.00
• Max Hiring Rate $120,000.00
• Travel Required Yes
• Travel % 10
• Telecommute % 100
• Required Education Bachelor’s Degree

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