[Remote] Coding Analyst Associate, HB Coding, Full-time, Days (Remote - Must reside in IL, IN, IA, WI, OH, MO, MI, or FL)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Northwestern Medicine is a leader in the healthcare industry focused on providing a patient-first approach. The Coding Analyst Associate is responsible for coding and reimbursement expertise in ICD-10-CM diagnosis coding and HCPC Level I and II procedural codes, ensuring accurate coding and compliance with guidelines. Responsibilities • Utilizes technical coding expertise to assign appropriate ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 codes to outpatient visit types • Reviews 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 procedures • Follows 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% accuracy • Resolves NCD/LCD or other outpatient edit claim failures as assigned • Meets established minimum coding productivity and quality standards for each outpatient encounter type • Review and analyze dashboard to derive conclusions and determine opportunities for improvement • Other duties as assigned Skills • RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CPC or COC credential • AHIMA or AAPC membership • Associate's degree in related field • 1 year of outpatient coding experience in a healthcare setting Benefits • Tuition reimbursement • Loan forgiveness • 401(k) matching • Lifecycle benefits Company Overview • Northwestern Medicine is the collaboration between Northwestern Memorial HealthCare and Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine around a strategic vision to transform the future of health care. It was founded in 1972, and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://nm.org. Company H1B Sponsorship • Northwestern Medicine has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 52 in 2025, 66 in 2024, 70 in 2023, 78 in 2022, 35 in 2021, 39 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job