The Coding Analyst Associate reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Memorial, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.The Coding Analyst Associate is the coding and reimbursement expert in ICD-10-CM diagnosis coding and has expertise with HCPC Level I and II procedural codes.  Also demonstrates expertise to resolve NCD/LCD claim edits. This position is 100% remote
Responsibilities:Utilizes technical coding expertise to assign appropriate ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 codes to outpatient visit typesReviews the medical record thoroughly, utilizing all available documentation to code appropriate diagnoses and procedures.Collaborates with Orders Management Unit (OMU) and other coding divisions for NCD/LCD edit resolution.Interprets health record documentation using knowledge of anatomy, physiology, clinical disease process, pharmacology, and medical terminology to report appropriate diagnoses and/or proceduresFollows ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, Coding Clinic, Coding Clinic for HCPCs, CPT Assistant, interprets coding conventions and instructional notes to select appropriate diagnoses and procedures with a minimum of 95% accuracyResolves NCD/LCD or other outpatient edit claim failures as assignedMeets established minimum coding productivity and quality standards for each outpatient encounter typeReview and analyze dashboard to derive conclusions and determine opportunities for improvementOther duties as assigned