Coding Auditor – Inpatient

Role Overview

• Performs periodic and ongoing audits of claims to ensure accuracy of coding and billing, and sufficiency of supporting documentation.
• Audits specified number of records per coder as defined in the system coding audit plan.
• Prepares audit reports that are issued to key stakeholders, as appropriate.
• Develops corrective action plans to address opportunities for coding, billing and documentation improvement.
• Identifies trends and educational opportunities.
• Prepares and presents educational programs related to coding.
• Assists in the management of the coding and billing auditing and monitoring program to address high risk compliance areas.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Ideal candidate has experience with inpatient coding and auditing.
• RHIT, RHIA, and CCS are preferred certifications.
• Bachelor's degree in business, healthcare or related field, or equivalent years of experience and education.
• Three years' experience REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS State of Work Location: Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin Certified Coding Associate (CCA)
• American Health Information Management Assoc (AHIMA) Or Certified Coding Specialist
• Physician-based (CCS-P)
• American Health Information Management Assoc (AHIMA) Or Certified Outpatient Coder (COC)
• American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) Or Certified Professional Coder (CPC®)
• American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) Or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
• American Health Information Management Assoc (AHIMA) Or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
• American Health Information Management Assoc (AHIMA)

Benefits

• Paid Parental Leave : we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage : we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.
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