HB Coding Analyst / Remote / Select States

Job ID: 308799    Posted 6/6/2025

LOCATION

Location: Chicago, Illinois

JOB TYPE

Job Type: Direct Hire

Remote

Work Site: Remote

CATEGORY

Category: HIM

SKILLS

Skills:

SALARY

Salary Low: $70000 - Salary High: $90000

DURATION

Duration: 2 Weeks

SHIFT

Shift:

POSITION

Position: 308799

Job Description

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.

 

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