Risk Coding Analyst

Location: Remote - Florida
Department: Administration Services - Center for Care Transformation
Work Type: Full Time, Salaried
Shift: Shift 1/ to
Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate: $52,125 - $67,766 / Annual

Lee Health is seeking a Risk Coding Analyst to serve as an internal coding and documentation expert supporting Lee Physician Group. This role is responsible for performing professional service coding audits, providing provider education, and ensuring compliance with all applicable federal, state, local, and payer regulations. The Risk Coding Analyst delivers targeted coding and documentation education through audits, elbow-to-elbow provider support, presentations, and the development of educational tools and resources.

This position partners closely with providers, clinical practice managers, and coding teams to analyze trends, communicate findings, and drive continuous improvement in coding accuracy, compliance, and revenue integrity.

• Act as a subject matter expert for professional service coding and documentation standards.
• Perform and review retrospective and concurrent quality improvement coding audits in alignment with compliance and coding plans.
• Provide actionable feedback, education, and training to providers and support staff based on audit findings.
• Deliver elbow-to-elbow coding and documentation support through ad hoc phone consultations and onsite or virtual visits as needed.
• Research, design, develop, and maintain coding and documentation tools to support compliance and optimize reimbursement.
• Monitor and interpret changes from regulatory agencies, accreditation bodies, and internal policies, ensuring timely communication and education.
• Apply adult learning principles to design and implement effective educational programs and materials.
• Analyze data, identify trends, and communicate opportunities for performance improvement to leadership.
• Investigate and escalation coding concerns to quality and leadership teams as appropriate.
• Assist in developing and delivering annual updates related to diagnosis and procedure coding changes.
• Participation in department and system committees as requested to support integration and collaboration.
• Maintain ongoing professional development through continuing education, seminars, and Lee Health training opportunities.

• Minimum of three (3) years of physician or professional service coding experience
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification required
• Strong knowledge of coding guidelines, documentation requirements, and payer reporting policies
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to educate and influence providers and stakeholders
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

• Bachelors degree
• Experience providing provider education and conducting professional service coding audits

At Lee Health, you’ll be part of a mission‑driven healthcare system committed to quality, integrity, and continuous improvement. This fully remote Florida‑based role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on provider performance, compliance, and patient care while collaborating with a supportive and highly skilled team.