Inpatient Coding Compliance Auditor - HIM - FT - Days - Remote Eligible

Responsible for auditing coded inpatient or outpatient medical records applying ICD-10 CM/PCS and/or CPT-4. Provides training and education based on audit results and any regulatory changes that effect Federal, State and American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) guidelines.

Requirements

• Maintains thorough knowledge of ICD-10CM/PCS, and CPT coding principles and guidelines;
• Conducts and reports on electronic medical record audits to verify ICD-10CM/PCS, CPT and APC, MSDRG, and APRDRG coding and grouping accuracy;
• Serves as an expert resource for all coding staff;
• Assists with developing specific departmental goals, standards, and objectives which directly support the strategic plan and vision of the organization;
• Reviews and responds to all external coding denial audits using ICD-10CM/PCS, CPT and APC, MSDRG, and APRDRG audits;
• Coordinates, develops, and implements coder intern education and training;
• Maintains strict adherence to patient confidentiality according to MHS standards and regulatory requirements;
• Holds educational sessions for coding specialists, documentation specialists, and physicians;
• Acts as a liaison for electronic physician query process;
• Utilizes coding audit results to tailor education to increase coding accuracy;
• Assists the coding staff to format compliant queries and assesses for compliance with AHIMA query standards;
• Reports results of coding and query compliance audits to management;

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k Matching
• Retirement Plan
• Visa Sponsorship
• Four Day Work Week
• Generous Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Relocation Assistance