Coding Analyst

northside· Finance/Accounting
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📍 Atlanta, GA, USFULL TIME

About this role

Overview

Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.

Responsibilities

Responsible for coding procedures to comply with federal/state regulations and internal hospital policies. Coordinate with Department Managers and/or Practice Mangers to assure all necessary documentation is present to support selected procedure codes or to code cases as needed. Perform audits to evaluate if all selected codes are accurate.

 

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Responsible for reviewing compliance regulations and coding requirements (primarily Medicare) and incorporates these changes into the coding process.
  • Educates Department Managers, Practice Managers and/or providers on compliance and coding regulations.
  • Coordinates with Department Managers, Practice Managers and/or providers on new procedures being performed to assure the charges are set up appropriately and timely and the staff responsible for entering charges is educated.
  • Reviews procedure/surgical documentation and provides education surrounding necessary improvements to accurately code encounters.
  • Assists in the development of Hospital System Policies relating to coding, documentation requirements and development of new charge items.
  • Conducts audits to assure all documented charges are being captured and performs audits to confirm that charges are being billed correctly on the claim.
  • Coordinates with the billing department to resolve any coding denial issues.
  • Assists Chargemaster Coordinator in other projects and analyses.

    • Qualifications

    REQUIRED:

  • B.S. degree in Nursing, Health Information Management, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration. Relevant years of work experience in the range of 8 - 10 years may be substituted for a B.S. degree.
  • Must have a coding or nursing credential (RHIA, RHIT, CPC, CCS, RN) or a financial background.
  • Must have minimum of 1 year hospital and/or physician practice coding experience.
  • Demonstrated communication skills and an ability to work independently and deal effectively with various types of personnel.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office products.

    • PREFERRED:

  • Three to five years experience in a hospital and/or physician practice setting.

    • Work Hours:

    8-5

    Weekend Requirements:

    No

    On-Call Requirements:

    No

    Frequently Asked Questions

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    Where is the Coding Analyst position at northside located?
    This Coding Analyst role at northside is based in Atlanta, GA, US. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
    Is the Coding Analyst role at northside full-time or part-time?
    This is listed as a FULL TIME position. It is posted as a Coding Analyst role in the Finance/Accounting department at northside.
    Which team or department does the Coding Analyst at northside belong to?
    This Coding Analyst position is part of the Finance/Accounting department at northside. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
    How do I apply for the Coding Analyst position at northside?
    Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to northside's official application portal hosted on icims where you can submit your application directly.
    When was the Coding Analyst job at northside posted?
    This Coding Analyst position at northside was posted on Jul 2, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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