Inpatient Coding Analyst

University Hospitals

. Research, manage, and resolve pre-bill edits and pre-bill errors .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeRemote • Ohio • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in ICD-10 coding, surgical/procedure coding, and regulatory compliance while maintaining up-to-date knowledge of clinical practices. Strong communication, problem-solving, and client service skills are essential for effective collaboration and mentorship in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

ICD-10 Coding ExperienceSurgical/Procedure Coding ExpertiseRegistered Health Information Technologist (RHIT)Excellent Written and Verbal Communication SkillsHospital Revenue Accounting Experience

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Hard Skills

ICD-10 CodingCPT/PCS Code AssignmentClaims ReviewCoding Guidelines ResearchAnalytic ReviewsCoding Change RecommendationsPre-Certification ProcessesRegulatory CompliancePatient AccountingProblem-Solving

Soft Skills

Detail-OrientedOrganizedClient Service SkillsCommunication SkillsTeam Player

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuitePCsGeneral Office Equipment

Certifications & Qualifications

Registered Health Information Technologist (RHIT)Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)

Industry Keywords

Health Information Management (HIM)Regulatory Coding RequirementsPatient Health Information (PHI)Coding EducatorEthical Coding Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Research, manage, and resolve pre-bill edits and pre-bill errors
Conduct and facilitate activities related to regulatory coding requirements reviews, denials, surgery reservation CPT/PCS code assignment, and patient inquiries requiring coding review
Review claims edits from different source systems through assigned work queues using coding and regulatory expertise
Research coding and payer guidelines for claims denials
Review coding, recommend updated coding changes, and provide appeal documents to the follow-up team
Review surgery reservation forms and assign appropriate CPT/PCS and ICD-10 codes to initiate pre-certification
Review Customer Service requests related to HIS coding disputes
Perform analytic reviews of encounters generated by vendors or other external sources
Maintain coding knowledge, credentials, and knowledge of regulatory and departmental guidelines
Abide by AHIMA Standards of Ethical Coding
Trend potential edits and work with the Coding Educator to develop training and ongoing education
Participate in educational and informational activities and student mentorship programs
Comply with policies and standards and protect patient PHI

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate's Degree in HIM (Required)
Bachelor's Degree in HIM (Preferred)
4+ years ICD-10 coding experience, preferably in a large academic medical center (Required)
3+ years with hospital revenue accounting, billing, reimbursement and/or patient accounting (Required)
Experience working directly with physicians and others (Preferred)
Expertise in surgical/procedure coding (Required proficiency)
Thorough, up-to-date clinical skills and current working knowledge of pathology, pharmacology, surgical procedures, etc. (Required proficiency)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills (Required proficiency)
Ability to function independently and as a team player in a fast-paced environment (Required proficiency)
Detail-oriented and organized, with good problem-solving ability (Required proficiency)
Client service, communication, and relationship-building skills (Required proficiency)
Ability to use PCs, Microsoft Office suite, and general office equipment (Required proficiency)
Proven ability to work within multiple systems (Required proficiency)
Registered Health Information Technologist (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) certification (Required)
Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) certification (Preferred)
Ability to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI)
Travel requirement of 10%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time regular employee status
Remote work
Annual training
Educational and informational activities
Student mentorship programs