Coding Analyst

Location:

Hybrid 1:
This role requires associates to be in-office 1 - 2 days per week, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance. This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of virtual work, promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace.

Alternate locations may be considered if candidates reside within a commuting distance from an office.

The Coding Analyst is responsible for reviewing, auditing, and coding medical records for the purpose of reimbursement, training, education and compliance.

• Audits and reviews medical documentation for appropriate ICD-9 and CPT coding and documentation.
• Queries physicians when code assignments are not straightforward or documentation is unclear.
• Trains and educates others on coding, documentation, claim payment guidelines, and related issues.
• Reviews CPT and ICD-9 codes annually for accuracy and implements changes.
• Assists physicians and providers with questions and problems related to coding, documentation and billing.

• Requires an H.S. diploma or equivalent and minimum of 1 year of experience; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.
• Certified Medical Code (CPC or CCS-P) required.

• Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy strongly preferred.

For candidates working in person or virtually in the below location(s), the salary
* range for this specific position is $26.71 to $39.92/hour.

Locations:
Chicago

In addition to your salary, Elevance Health offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The salary offered for this specific position is based on a number of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the Company. The Company is fully committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local pay equity laws.

• The salary range is the range Elevance Health in good faith believes is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future and actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level. Even within the range, the actual compensation will vary depending on the above factors as well as market/business considerations.
  
  No amount is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable under the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, paid time off, stock, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company’s sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health.

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities – and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.

At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business.

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit…