Senior Coding Quality Analyst (CPC) – Special Investigations Unit (Aetna SIU)

CVS Health Corporation; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

CVS Health Corporation seeks a Senior Coding Quality Analyst (CPC) for the Special Investigations Unit to review medical, behavioral health, transportation, and other provider claims for coding accuracy and compliance. You will research guidelines, prepare findings, and mentor coders while supporting audits, escalations, and process improvements.

The role is full-time, with a 40-hour week and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Analytical and critical thinking skills for coding quality reviews.
• Experience with Fraud, Waste and Abuse review processes.
• Familiarity with CPT, HCPCS, ICD-10 guidelines and coding standards.
• Ability to research and apply coding policies and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive quality reviews of completed coding reviews to ensure alignment with guidelines.
• Perform in-depth medical record reviews across medical, behavioral health, and other provider claims.
• Analyze data and documentation to identify billing errors, abuse, or fraud.
• Handle complex coding reviews including audits, escalations and rework initiatives.
• Prepare detailed written summaries of findings for leadership and stakeholders.
• Research state, CMS, and payer guidelines relevant to audits and reviews.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost savings.
• Maintain documentation and tracking logs to meet deadlines and metrics.
• Provide mentorship and training to coders on quality and review methodologies.
• Serve as back-up to management and support team operations when needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

FWA experience

Coding guidelines

Policy research

Education

AAPC CPC certification (CPC)

GED or High School diploma

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.

Position Summary

The Senior Coding Quality Analyst (CPC) – Special Investigations Unit will perform medical claim reviews for the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) to ensure compliance with coding practices through a comprehensive record review for medical, behavioral, transportation and other healthcare providers. The CPC must have the ability to determine correct coding and appropriate documentation during the review of medical records. The CPC must also ensure that the state, federal and company requirements are met and recognize any concerning billing patterns or trends.

Activities Include

• Conduct comprehensive quality reviews of completed medical coding reviews to ensure coding logic aligns with medical record documentation, CPT/HCPCS/ICD 10 guidelines, and payer, state, and federal requirements.
• Perform in depth medical record reviews across medical, behavioral health, transportation, and other healthcare provider claims.
• Analyze data, documentation, and evidence to identify potential billing errors, abuse, or fraudulent activity, including concerning billing patterns and trends.
• Handle complex coding reviews, including those related to legal, compliance, escalations, audits, and rework initiatives, resolving issues with sensitivity and professionalism.
• Prepare detailed written summaries of findings and clearly articulate conclusions to leadership.
• Independently research and apply state, CMS, and payer specific guidelines relevant to audits and reviews.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, cost savings, and cases that may warrant prepayment review.
• Maintain accurate documentation, records, files, and tracking logs while meeting established deadlines and performance metrics.
• Regularly use departmental tools and workflows with minimal assistance to support daily operations.
• Provide mentorship and training to coders, offering guidance on coding quality, documentation standards, and review methodology.
• Serve as management back up and support team operations in the manager’s absence.
• Maintain up to date knowledge of coding standards, compliance changes, reimbursement methodologies, and investigatory best practices.
• Encourage innovative approaches to operational challenges and contribute to continuous improvement of investigative methodologies, tools, and processes.
• Maintains up-to-date coding knowledge, including new changes to coding compliance and reimbursement.

Required Qualifications

• AAPC CPC certification
• 1+ year of reviewing coding consultant decisions for quality purposes
• 1+ year of developing and implementing quality remediation plans
• 1+ year of experience in medical coding in a Fraud, Waste, Abuse and/or error department
• Knowledge of standard industry coding guides and guidelines including CPT, HCPCS, ICD-10,
• Experience with researching coding and policies.
• Experience with Microsoft products; Excel and Word

Preferred Qualifications

• CPMA certification
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent analytical skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to review and interpret data.
• Demonstrates strong communication skills.

Education

• AAPC Certified Professional Coder Certification (CPC)
• GED or High School diploma

Anticipated Weekly Hours

40

Time Type

Full time

Pay Range

$46,988.00 - $102,000.00

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.

Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.

Great Benefits For Great People

We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.

This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.

Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 10/30/2026

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.