Coding Automation Analyst

Job Description

Networks Connect is seeking an experienced Coding Automation Analyst on behalf of our client, a large level 1 Trauma hospital system, to support, monitor, and optimize a hospital-based autonomous coding (AC) solution. This role blends coding expertise, auditing, data analysis, and system oversight, serving as a critical liaison between HIM Operations, Revenue Cycle, IT, and software vendors.

In this position, you’ll help ensure coding automation workflows are accurate, compliant, and aligned with revenue cycle goals while identifying education needs through audits and supporting continuous improvement across service lines.

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If you’re a certified coding professional with a passion for automation, auditing, and continuous improvement, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a forward-thinking HIM and revenue cycle environment.

Earnings

$26.46 - $44.22 hourly

Duties

• Support configuration, testing, deployment, and optimization of the autonomous coding platform
• Monitor daily autonomous coding production and exception work queues
• Identify coding logic trends, accuracy gaps, and automation variances
• Collaborate with vendors and IT teams to troubleshoot system or data issues
• Ensure autonomous coding workflows align with revenue cycle and billing requirements
• Perform internal coding audits to validate accuracy and compliance
• Support internal and external audits related to coding automation
• Ensure compliance with ICD-10-CM, CPT/HCPCS, and DRG guidelines
• Identify training needs based on audit findings and coding trends
• Report compliance concerns or system issues to HIM leadership as appropriate
• Develop and deliver coding education for providers and HIM coding staff
• Create education materials in PowerPoint, LMS platforms, and other formats
• Provide one-on-one and group education related to automation variances and coding best practices
• Support remediation efforts and re-audits following education
• Compile and track audit statistics, accuracy metrics, turnaround times, and productivity
• Maintain dashboards monitoring autonomous coding performance
• Attend meetings with providers, HIM staff, and leadership related to autonomous coding and audit results
• Partner with HIM leadership and Revenue Cycle stakeholders to ensure accurate code generation for final billing
• Collaborate with coding leadership to align coding guidelines with system logic

Requirements

Experience

• Prior medical coding experience (hospital/inpatient strongly preferred)
• Experience with coding audits, quality review, or automation tools preferred
• Familiarity with revenue cycle workflows and EHR/coding systems

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of inpatient and/or outpatient coding guidelines
• Experience working with coding automation or CAC/AC platforms
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret trends and performance data
• Comfortable building dashboards and reports related to quality and productivity
• Strong communication skills for provider and staff education
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment while collaborating cross-functionally

License / Certification

• Associate’s Degree in Health Information Management (Required)
• CCS (AHIMA)
• CPC, CPCH, CIC (AAPC)
• RHIT or RHIA (AHIMA)

Benefits

• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance