Coding Policy Analyst - Remote

Description

Coding Policy Analyst Remote

The Coding Policy Analyst is responsible for the coordination of technically detailed work that has a significant impact on all operations and information systems within Providence Health Plan (PHP). This position will update and create Coding Policies and associated edit configurations within the PHP claims editing system. In addition, the Coding Policy Analyst will be responsible for replying to provider and member appeals and providing appropriate CPT, CMS, specialty society, Coding Policy, and/or other official documented rationale for Coding Policy edits. The analyst is responsible for monitoring changes to codes, coding guidelines and regulations, and coding edits from external agencies such as AMA, CMS, Medicaid, and specialty societies, and assists with implementation of such changes to the claims adjudication and editing software. This position requires extensive knowledge of AMA and CMS coding guidelines, policies, and regulations. This person will serve as a coding subject matter expert to other departments within PHP for questions about CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10 codes, as well as coding guidelines and regulations. The analyst will work closely with the Benefits Management Team and Regulatory Department to ensure coding edits are applied in a manner consistent with member benefits and all state and federal insurance regulations.

Providence Health Plan caregivers are not simply valued - they're invaluable. Join our team and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Providence Health Plan welcomes 100% remote work for applicants who reside in the following states:

• Washington
• Oregon
• California

Required Qualifications:

• Coding certification through AAPC (CPC) or AHIMA (CCS) upon hire.
• 5 years of experience directly related to CPT coding from chart extraction with a health care provider, a health insurance company, or a capitated managed care company.
• 5 years of excellent writing and grammar skills required.
• 5 years of demonstrated experience in detailed coding applications, as well as Microsoft Office capabilities, such as Excel, Word, and Access.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or experience in a Healthcare or Health Plan setting coding and auditing will also be considered.
• 2 years of experience with Facets Claims Adjudication system and/or Optum CES editing software.

Salary Range by Location:

California: Humboldt: Min: $33.05, Max: $51.30

California: All Northern California - Except Humboldt: Min: $37.08, Max: $57.56

California: All Southern California - Except Bakersfield: Min: $33.05, Max: $51.30

California: Bakersfield: Min: $31.71, Max: $49.22

Oregon: Non-Portland Service Area: Min: $29.56, Max: $45.88

Oregon: Portland Service Area: Min: $31.71, Max: $49.22

Washington: Western - Except Tukwila: Min: $33.05, Max: $51.30

Washington: Southwest - Olympia, Centralia & Below: Min: $31.71, Max: $49.22

Washington: Tukwila: Min: $33.05, Max: $51.30

Washington: Eastern: Min: $28.21, Max: $43.80

Washington: South Eastern: Min: $29.56, Max: $45.88

Why Join Providence Health Plan?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

Accepting a new position at another facility that is part of the Providence family of organizations may change your current benefits. Changes in benefits, including paid time-off, happen for various reasons. These reasons can include changes of Legal Employer, FTE, Union, location, time-off plan policies, availability of health and welfare benefit plan offerings, and other various reasons.

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of "Know me, care for me, ease my way." Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we'll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.

Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Requsition ID: 432922

Company: Providence Jobs

Job Category: Coding

Job Function: Revenue Cycle

Job Schedule: Full time

Job Shift: Multiple shifts available

Career Track: Business Professional

Department: 5018 HCS MEDICAL MANAGEMENT OR REGION

Address: WA Liberty Lake 24021 E Mission Ave

Work Location: Liberty Lake

Workplace Type: Remote

Pay Range: $See Posting - $See Posting

The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.