CARR Analyst II

Remote

USA, TN, Chattanooga, Remote

Full time

R-51652

CARR is seeking a Coding Analyst II to support the Facility Coding & Reimbursement Team!

This role supports facility coding and reimbursement across all lines of business, including contract development, system configuration, code maintenance, medical policy implementation, claim editing, provider disputes, appeals, coding updates, and claims adjudication.

In this position, you will research complex coding and reimbursement issues, evaluate regulatory and industry changes, and collaborate with Claims, Provider Network Management, Medical Policy, Clinical Coding Review, IT, and Customer Service to support payment accuracy, compliance, and reimbursement solutions.

Our ideal candidate will bring:

• Experience in facility coding and reimbursement, including inpatient and outpatient payment methodologies
• Experience with claims processing, reimbursement research, regulatory guidance, claims editing, and payment integrity reviews
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to research and communicate complex reimbursement topics

Additionally, knowledge of MS-DRGs, APCs, revenue codes, facility billing requirements, contract reimbursement methodologies, and payer reimbursement systems is strongly preferred.

Note: Sponsorship is not available for this role.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for the research, design, analysis, recommendation, implementation, problem resolution, maintenance and coordination of coding and reimbursements.
• Researches and prepares coding and reimbursement policies and procedures and billing guidelines.
• Coordinates data collection and administrative functions for the implementation of coding, reimbursement, and billing changes; serves in an advisory support capacity regarding coding, reimbursement, and billing issues on various corporate committees, workgroups, and/or sub-workgroups.
• Assists in the development of educational material to be used for training staff.
• Provides coding consultations to support company administrative functions and reviews, prioritizes, prepares, and presents recommended code editing changes.

Job Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience required. Equivalent experience is defined as 4 years of professional work experience in a corporate environment

Experience

• 3 years - Experience with Medical/Clinical Coding

Skills\Certifications

• Coding certification from a nationally recognized coding organization (i.e. American Academy of Professional Coders-CPC or CPC-H certification, American Health Information Association CCS-P or CCS certification) is required. If not Coding certified, must be willing to obtain certification within two years of being hired in the position.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision or function in a team environment sharing responsibility, roles and accountability.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and Powerpoint)
• Must be a team player, be organized and have the ability to handle multiple projects
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Knowledge and understanding of claims, customer service, member benefits, authorization, and reimbursement applications and configuration.
• Knowledge and understanding of BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee and Medicare provider reimbursement methodologies for at least one of the following specialty areas is required: Professional services, Facility services or Home Health services.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standardized claims transaction and medical/clinical

Number of Openings Available

1

Worker Type:

Employee

Company:

BCBST BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc.

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As Tennessee's largest health benefit plan company, we've been helping Tennesseans find their own unique paths to good health since 1945. More than that, we're your neighbors and friends – fellow Tennesseans with deep roots of caring tradition, a focused approach to physical, financial and community good health for today, and a bright outlook for an even healthier tomorrow.

At BCBST, we empower our employees to thrive both independently and collaboratively, creating a collective impact on the lives of our members. We seek talented individuals who excel in a team environment, share responsibility, and embrace accountability.

We're also seeking candidates who are proficient in the Microsoft Office suite, including Microsoft Teams, organized, and capable of managing multiple assignments or projects simultaneously. Additional, strong interpersonal abilities along with strong oral and written communication skills are important across all roles at BCBST.

We foster a culture where innovation is encouraged. That includes using AI enabled tools responsibly to support everyday work — guided by proven workflows, templates, and policies. As roles become more advanced, we expect employees to leverage AI more broadly to transform how we serve members.

BCBST is a remote-first organization with many employees working primarily from their homes. Each position within the company is classified as either fully remote, partially remote, or office based.

BCBST hires employees for remote positions from across the U.S. with the exception of the following states: California, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, and New York. Applicants living in these states may move to an approved state prior to starting a position with BCBST at their own expense.If the position requires the individual to reside in Chattanooga, TN, they may be eligible for relocation assistance.