Geisinger

Coding and Cost Analyst I

Geisinger
Posted 10/21/2026full-timePennsylvania • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite
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Demonstrates expertise in medical coding and reimbursement processes, with a strong focus on compliance with CPT, CMS guidelines, and industry standards. Proficient in conducting clinical reviews and collaborating across departments to ensure accurate claims processing and recovery recommendations.

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Certified Professional Coder (CPC)Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)Clinical Review ExperienceCPT Guidelines ComplianceCritical Thinking

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Review billed services, authorizations, plan benefit documents, itemized statements, medical records, discharge summaries, and detailed data reports
  • Make reimbursement or recovery recommendations based on coding, billed statistics, policies, industry standards, and contractual, state, and federal regulations
  • Support Health Plan departments with reviews and recommendations for correct coding, billing, and reimbursement
  • Complete clinical reviews for Claims, Claim Edits, Appeals, and the Grievance process
  • Assist with analysis of clinical risk for Underwriting, Pharmacy, and Finance departments
  • Recommend recovery efforts based on contracts, policies, procedures, and industry standards
  • Review and validate pended and reconsidered claims using CPT, industry, and CMS guidelines
  • Review inpatient and outpatient high-dollar claims and assist with quality-concern reviews
  • Validate claim payments based on Plan contracts, collaborating with Pharmacy and PNM departments
  • Create and maintain reports tracking department data
  • Participate in discussions on challenging medical reviews
  • Assist with onboarding new team members
  • Participate in selected workgroups and committees as requested

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) required
  • Certified Professional Coder (CPC) through AAPC or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) through AHIMA required
  • Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience required
  • Relevant experience may combine related work experience and/or completed specialty training program
  • One year of specialty training counts as one year of relevant experience
  • LPN preferred
  • Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience preferred
  • Computer literacy
  • Critical thinking
  • Organizing
  • Secure work-from-home office compliant with HIPAA Privacy standards
  • Ability to comply with organization policies and procedures

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Healthcare benefits for full-time and part-time positions from day one
  • Vision coverage
  • Dental coverage
  • Domestic partner benefits
  • Work-from-home arrangement
  • Occasional onsite department meetings as needed

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Hard Skills
Medical CodingClaims ReviewReimbursement RecommendationsData AnalysisClinical Risk AssessmentQuality-Concerning ReviewsReport Creation and MaintenanceBilling Statistics AnalysisContractual ComplianceHIPAA Compliance
Soft Skills
Critical ThinkingOrganizingCollaborationCommunicationTeam Support
Tools & Technologies
Computer LiteracyData Reporting Tools
Certifications & Qualifications
Certified Professional Coder (CPC)Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
Industry Keywords
Health PlanClaims ProcessingClinical ExperienceState RegulationsFederal RegulationsMedical Records ReviewDischarge SummariesPlan Benefit DocumentsPended ClaimsGrievance Process