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HIM CODING COMPLIANCE AUDITOR

Lifejobs.org, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276


Summary

HIM CODING COMPLIANCE AUDITOR - (CERTIFIED)

REMOTE - OPPORTUNITY CURRENTLY AVAILABLE

FULLTIME SHIFT 8:00AM-5:30PM

** CERTIFICATIONS : CCS required. CPC can be substituted for the outpatient auditor. RHIT, RHIA preferred. **

JOB SUMMARY : Reviews medical records for coding accuracy (I10 and CPT) and DRG (CMS or APR) assignment. Develops and provides a structured reporting and education process for HIM coders.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Reviews inpatient and outpatient medical records for coding accuracy.

Educates HIM Coding Staff on coding conventions, chart review techniques, and idiosyncrasies of DRGs (CMS and APR), CPT, and ICD10.

Reports results of coding audits to HIM Management.

Demonstrates professional responsibility and fosters teamwork.

Continually looks to improve work performed by self and improve processes both internal and external.

Ensures that emails, queries, audits, and reports are completed timely.

REQUIREMENTS:

Qualifications/Requirements: Formal working knowledge equivalent to an Associate's degree (2 years college); requires knowledge of a specialized field. Experience: 7+ years.

CERTIFICATIONS:

CCS required. CPC can be substituted for the outpatient auditor. RHIT, RHIA preferred.

Additional Information:

As one of the largest healthcare providers in Maryland, with 13,000 team members, we strive to CARE BRAVELY for over 1 million patients annually. LifeBridge Health includes Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Northwest Hospital, Carroll Hospital, Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital, and Grace Medical Center, as well as our Community Physician Enterprise, Center for Hope, Practice Dynamics, and business partners: LifeBridge Health & Fitness, ExpressCare, and HomeCare of Maryland.

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