Job Title:  HB Coding Analyst (Remote – Select States)
Location: Remote (IL, WI, IN, IA, MO, FL)
Compensation: $60,000 to $88,000 (based on experience)
Employment Type: Full-Time, Salaried
Start Date: ASAP | Assessment Required at Initial Stage
A leading academic health system is seeking an experienced HB Coding Analyst with strong inpatient and outpatient coding skills to join their high-performing team. This fully remote position supports coding operations for a nationally ranked flagship hospital and multiple affiliated facilities.
Key Responsibilities:

• Assign ICD-10-CM, CPT-4, and E/M codes for outpatient and physician encounters
• Resolve NCCI, NCD/LCD, and other outpatient edit failures
• Conduct DRG downgrade reviews and draft payer appeals
• Collaborate across departments to ensure coding accuracy and compliance
• Analyze and trend coding and denial data to improve performance
• Present findings and lead staff education sessions

Must-Haves:

• 5+ years’ inpatient coding experience in academic/Level I trauma centers
• Experience with DRG appeals and highly complex chart reviews (e.g., trauma, spinal fusion, sepsis)
• Familiarity with EPIC and 3M
• RHIT, RHIA, CCS, CCS-P, CPC, or COC certification
• Membership in AHIMA or AAPC

Preferred:

• Strong data analysis skills in Excel/PowerPoint
• Experience with Epic CAC workflows and service ticket systems
• Project management or education/training background

Hiring Process:

1. Assessment
2. Two interviews
3. Quality review and brief presentation (if selected)
4. Background check and drug screening

Schedule:
Monday to Friday, flexible daytime hours. Minimal to no travel required.
Note: Only applicants from IL, WI, IA, IN, MO, and FL will be considered.