Inpatient Coding Integrity Specialist
HCA Healthcare - Lebanon, TN
posted 4 months ago
About the position
As a Coding Analysis Technology Specialist at Parallon, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of coding processes through advanced Natural Language Processing (NLP) techniques. Your primary responsibility will be to conduct thorough research aimed at identifying root causes and implementing process improvements related to NLP opportunities using the 3M 360 Encompass CAC system. This position requires a keen analytical mindset as you will be tasked with creating operational updates and providing technical coding education as necessary. You will be an integral part of the Coding Analysis Technology Team (CATT), coordinating and executing daily computer-assisted coding analyses. In this role, you will analyze and monitor the precision and recall of the 360 Encompass coding system. It is important to note that this position does not involve direct coding analysis; rather, the focus is on tuning the NLP by investigating specific areas as defined by the CATT Senior Manager or Lead. You will be responsible for analyzing NLP precision and recall outcomes across various patient types, with the assignment of specific patient types and code sets determined by the Senior Manager or Lead. Additionally, you will identify user acceptance behaviors within the system and escalate issues as necessary. Your responsibilities will also include performing in-depth analyses of NLP trends for all assigned patient types, monitoring and conducting deep dives into NLP tuning work orders, and overseeing any enhancement system changes. You will be expected to report on NLP enhancements and assist the Senior Manager and Lead by providing weekly updates that summarize outcomes, reports, analyses, and research findings. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the improvement of coding processes and patient care through innovative technology solutions.
Responsibilities
- Analyze and monitor 360 Encompass coding precision and recall.
- Tune the NLP through investigation of focus areas as defined by CATT Sr. Manager and/or Lead.
- Analyze NLP Precision & Recall Outcomes on all patient types as assigned.
- Identify end-user system acceptance behavior to escalate as needed.
- Perform deep dives into NLP trends for all patient types as defined by the practice leader and Sr. Manager.
- Monitor and perform deep dives on NLP tuning work orders.
- Monitor NLP enhancement system changes (content updates, section/region changes, document scoping changes, etc.).
- Report NLP enhancements as needed.
- Provide weekly newsflash content summarizing outcomes, reports, analysis, and research.
Requirements
- Associate degree in Health Information Management (HIM) or Health Information Technology (HIT) required; bachelor's degree strongly preferred.
- Minimum of 3 years acute care inpatient/outpatient ICD-10 coding experience required.
- Minimum of 3 years of coding auditing/monitoring experience is strongly preferred.
- Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) preferred.
- Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) preferred.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical coverage with low copays and free telemedicine services.
- Dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage.
- Flexible spending accounts and supplemental health protection plans.
- 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay based on years of service.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
- Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
- Referral services for child, elder, and pet care.
- Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts.
- Education assistance including tuition and student loan support.
- Colleague recognition program and Time Away From Work Program.
