Revenue Integrity Coding Specialist

Saint Joseph Health System (Indiana); South Bend (IN); Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

ASN to BSN tuition

Benefits from day one

Retirement match

Generous PTO

7 paid holidays

No mandatory overtime

Referral incentive

CEUs and supportive team

Job summary

Saint Joseph Health System in Indiana is seeking a Revenue Integrity/Denials Analyst to perform in-depth analysis of patient clinical and billing data to improve documentation, coding and denial prevention. The role develops corrective action plans and collaborates across teams to enhance revenue cycle efficiency and compliance.

Requires 5+ years in billing or related revenue cycle activities and knowledge of CPT/ICD-10 coding.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Healthcare, Business, Finance or related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years in billing, charge documentation, charge audit or related revenue cycle activities.
• Knowledge of physician practice coding (CPT/ICD-10) is required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze patient clinical and billing data to identify documentation, coding and denial prevention opportunities.
• Develop and implement action plans for denial prevention based on root cause analysis.
• Promote revenue cycle efficiency, data integrity and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate denial management with internal teams to identify root causes.
• Conduct audits and collaborate with clinical and administrative departments to improve documentation and charge capture.

Skills

Revenue cycle

Billing analysis

Root cause analysis

Audit process

Education

Bachelor's degree in Healthcare/Business/Finance

Tools

Billing software

Charge capture systems

Job description

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: Day Shift

Description:

Location: 100% Remote

Status: Full Time- 40 hours

Flexible Schedule

Responsible for Urology, Hematology Oncology, and Wellness and Weight Management practices.

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Why Saint Joseph Health System?

• At Saint Joseph Health System, our values give us strength. That character guides every decision we make - even when those decisions are complicated, costly or hard.We honor our mission to care for every man, woman and child who needs us by investing in technology, people and capabilities that allow us to set the standard for quality care.

What we offer:

• Tuition reimbursement for all full and part-time colleagues effective first day of employment
• 100% paid tuition for ASN to BSN program (paid directly to learning partner)
• Benefits day one (Including: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life, STD/LTD, etc.)
• Retirement savings account with employer match
• Generous paid time off program + 7 paid holidays
• NO mandatory overtime
• Employee referral incentive program
• State of the art equipment, unlimited CEU’s and supportive team approach
  

JOB SUMMARY

• Responsible for performing in-depth analysis of patient clinical and billing data to identify documentation, coding and denial prevention. Develops and implements action plans for denial prevention based on root cause analysis findings. Promotes revenue cycle operational efficiency, data integrity and compliance with billing and regulatory guidelines. Responsible for working complex denial coordination with intra-team members to identify root cause. Performs audits and collaborates with intra and inter-departmental teams on compliance, education, accuracy in charge capture and improvement in the revenue cycle processes as identified through revenue cycle audits and root cause analysis. Works closely with clinical areas to effectively document services performed and understand relationship of documentation, medical necessity, coding and charging for all services provided. Completes assigned reports timely and accurately. May be required to travel between locations within the Region.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES

• Education: Must possess a demonstrated knowledge of clinical processes, charge master maintenance, clinical coding (CPT, ICD-10, revenue codes and modifiers), charging processes and audits, and clinical billing as normally obtained through a Bachelor's degree in Healthcare or Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Nursing, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of years of education and experience.
• Experience: Five (5) or more years of experience in billing, charge documentation, charge audit or charge capture activities, or other functions related to revenue cycle activities.
• Must be knowledgeable in physician practice coding.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.