Claims and Denial Coding Analyst

St. Lukes is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Lukes are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patients ability to pay for health care.

The Claim and Denial Coding Analyst role is a Certified Medical Coder who ensures clean claim submission and timely review and resolution of coding related claim denials for professional services, FQHC, MSO, and ASCs across the network. Utilizes provider documentation and queries, coding software tools and Insurance carrier medical and reimbursement policies during the claim review process.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Maintain current knowledge of coding, compliance, and documentation guidelines

Resolve Charge Review and Claim Edit CCI/LCD edits, diagnosis coding errors and MUE frequency for clean claim submission

Resolve coding denials through claim correction or appeal. Claim corrections will be made after review of supporting documentation, CCI/LCD, carrier policy and utilization of coding software applications. The appeals process may include collaboration with the Claim Editing Manager, Physician, Specialty Coder, AR specialist or Auditor/Educator. Demonstrate the ability to formulate an appeal rationale based on clinical documentation, application of LCD, relative carrier policy and published Academy or Societal guidance

Provide coding guidance to providers and charge entry staff for single or low volume errors. Report high volume coding denial trends to the coordinator

Maintain meticulous documentation, spreadsheets, account, and claim examples of root cause issues. Performs searches of governmental, payor-specific, guidelines to identify and coding and billing requirements to make recommendations

Review TCM Charge Review encounters to verify the documentation supports all required TCM components. Relevel TCM service when not supported by the documentation or TCM has been rendered during another TCM 30-day period

Attends coding conferences, workshops, and in house sessions to receive updated coding information and changes in coding and/or regulations

Assists with training new staff in all aspects of the Analyst role.

PHYSICAL AND S E NSORY REQUIRE M ENTS:

Sitting for up to 8 hours per day, 3 hours at a time. Standing and walking as necessary. Fingering and handling frequently, twisting and turning of hands occasionally. Pushing and pulling. Occasionally stoops, bends, squats, kneels and reach above shoulder level. Hearing as it relates to normal conversation. Seeing as it relates to general and near vision.

EDUCAT I ON:

CPC or CCA certification required.

TRA I NING AND EX P E RIENCE:

At least 2 years of active E&M and/or Surgical Coding experience required. Must possess a comprehensive knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT and HCPCS coding. Knowledge and experience in dealing with third party insurance companies relative to claim processing and coding denials follow up. Epic Resolute experience helpful

Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Lukes!!

St. Lukes University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. (http://www.slhn.org/EOE)