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At Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi, we encourage professional growth in a challenging and fast-paced atmosphere. Our 'be healthy' culture promotes health and wellness at all levels of the Company, and we provide our employees with the time, tools and resources to commit to a healthy lifestyle.
THIS POSITION IS 100% ON-SITE IN FLOWOOD, MISSISSIPPI
IT IS NOT A REMOTE OR HYBRID POSITION!
The Coding Analyst position reviews national coding guidelines for updating and maintaining our internal coding application tool (Coding Rules Engine), resolves claim processing inquiries received through coding pends, and supports implementation of new, revised and deleted procedure and diagnosis codes maintained by ADA (Dental), CMS (ICD-10 and HCPCS) and AMA (CPT4) national organizations. The Coding Analyst will support medical record documentation review and perform medical drug formulary maintenance. The Coding Analyst will also assist with research for developing and updating coding policies, and provide coding and implementation recommendations for drug and medical policies.
Job-Specific Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree is required or equivalent experience in medical coding
• Must be a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), or be a certified professional or hospital coder (CPC or CCS-P, COC, CIC, etc.).
• Must have at least 2 years of physician or hospital based coding experience. Multi-specialty coding experience is preferred. Risk Adjustment experience is a plus.
• Must have good verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have demonstrated abilities to work as a team player.
• Excellent research and analytical skills are required.
• A working knowledge of Word, Excel and/or other computer applications is required.
• Must be able to demonstrate an understanding of medical procedures and medical terminology.

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi is an Equal opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that is worth approximately one-third of the salary compensation. Our benefits program is among the best in the health care field. We are looking for employees who can bring their experience, expertise and dedication to work for our customers.