UMMS Community Impact Grant Program
Clinical Auditor Regulatory Compliance, Hybrid
UMMS Community Impact Grant Program, Baltimore, Maryland, United States,
Nurse Auditor Regulatory Compliance, Hybrid
Full-timeShift: DayPosition Type: ExemptIf relocating locally to Maryland, please note that in your application.A successful candidate will have a clinical background as an RN or LPN, in conjunction with direct experience in hospital auditing, joint commission, patient criteria knowledge, and hospital coding.3 days in office, 2 days from home. Monday's are mandatory in-office in Linthicum.First weeks of training will be in office.The University of Maryland Medical System is a 14-hospital system with academic, community, and specialty medical services reaching every part of Maryland and beyond. UMMS is a national and regional referral center for trauma, cancer care, Neurocare, cardiac care, women’s and children’s health, and physical rehabilitation. UMMS is the fourth largest private employer in the Baltimore metropolitan area and one of the top 20 employers in the state of Maryland.General SummaryUnder general supervision, ensures that compliance initiatives are met for all the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) Member Organizations. Reviews and analyzes claims data, medical records, and billing and payment information to determine if charges and reimbursement are supported according to federal and state program guidelines.
Significant contributor in the execution of the Corporate Compliance and Business Ethics Group (CCBEG) Auditing and Monitoring Plan.Principal Responsibilities and TasksResearch applicable documentation and reimbursement policies to apply in the development of an audit plan for both scheduled and unscheduled UMMS Member Organization audits and investigations.Perform documentation and
coding audits , reviewing medical records and charges to
ensure compliance
with CPT coding standards and the
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
(CMS) conditions of coverage and guidelines.Conduct
analysis of findings to identify trends/problems in billing and documentation.Draft
written reports that detail audit findings and recommendations to senior UMMS leadership , Department management/personnel, and/or other related business partners.Develop and administer coding and billing compliance training related to audit findings.Track and report updates to coding and billing regulations.Work collaboratively with any department of UMMS and Member Organizations to research and resolve compliance investigations, including but not limited to, Member Organization Compliance Officers, Patient Financial Services, Reimbursement and Revenue Advisory Services, Health Information Management, Information Services and Technology, Case/Utilization Management, Quality, Pharmacy, Radiology, etc.Provide input to CCBEG management and operational leaders to assist in the creation of management action plans to resolve identified deficiencies.In collaboration with CCBEG management, perform activities specified in the Auditing and Monitoring Plan.Plan metrics from the Member Organization and develop reports for feedback to UMMS and the Member Organizations.Perform other duties as assigned.Education and ExperienceBachelor of Science degree in Business Administration,
Hospital Administration, Accounting, Nursing, or related discipline.Five years of experience
in clinical setting analyzing data and performing reviews such as
utilization management , quality assurance, charge capture, coding, billing, and medical necessity to facilitate correct claims submission to federal and state payers
required.Certifications in one or more of the following is preferred: a) American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) Certifications: Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Outpatient Coding (COC), Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC), and/or Certified Professional Medical Auditor (CPMA). b) American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) Certification: Certified Coding Specialist (CCS).Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesBasic understanding of Medicare program and Maryland Medical Assistance program models and website navigation to facilitate accurate issue spotting and development of guidance to organization is required.Requires ability to read and understand a patient’s medical record as it relates to clinical documentation and diagnostic/procedural coding of the services provided.All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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Full-timeShift: DayPosition Type: ExemptIf relocating locally to Maryland, please note that in your application.A successful candidate will have a clinical background as an RN or LPN, in conjunction with direct experience in hospital auditing, joint commission, patient criteria knowledge, and hospital coding.3 days in office, 2 days from home. Monday's are mandatory in-office in Linthicum.First weeks of training will be in office.The University of Maryland Medical System is a 14-hospital system with academic, community, and specialty medical services reaching every part of Maryland and beyond. UMMS is a national and regional referral center for trauma, cancer care, Neurocare, cardiac care, women’s and children’s health, and physical rehabilitation. UMMS is the fourth largest private employer in the Baltimore metropolitan area and one of the top 20 employers in the state of Maryland.General SummaryUnder general supervision, ensures that compliance initiatives are met for all the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) Member Organizations. Reviews and analyzes claims data, medical records, and billing and payment information to determine if charges and reimbursement are supported according to federal and state program guidelines.
Significant contributor in the execution of the Corporate Compliance and Business Ethics Group (CCBEG) Auditing and Monitoring Plan.Principal Responsibilities and TasksResearch applicable documentation and reimbursement policies to apply in the development of an audit plan for both scheduled and unscheduled UMMS Member Organization audits and investigations.Perform documentation and
coding audits , reviewing medical records and charges to
ensure compliance
with CPT coding standards and the
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
(CMS) conditions of coverage and guidelines.Conduct
analysis of findings to identify trends/problems in billing and documentation.Draft
written reports that detail audit findings and recommendations to senior UMMS leadership , Department management/personnel, and/or other related business partners.Develop and administer coding and billing compliance training related to audit findings.Track and report updates to coding and billing regulations.Work collaboratively with any department of UMMS and Member Organizations to research and resolve compliance investigations, including but not limited to, Member Organization Compliance Officers, Patient Financial Services, Reimbursement and Revenue Advisory Services, Health Information Management, Information Services and Technology, Case/Utilization Management, Quality, Pharmacy, Radiology, etc.Provide input to CCBEG management and operational leaders to assist in the creation of management action plans to resolve identified deficiencies.In collaboration with CCBEG management, perform activities specified in the Auditing and Monitoring Plan.Plan metrics from the Member Organization and develop reports for feedback to UMMS and the Member Organizations.Perform other duties as assigned.Education and ExperienceBachelor of Science degree in Business Administration,
Hospital Administration, Accounting, Nursing, or related discipline.Five years of experience
in clinical setting analyzing data and performing reviews such as
utilization management , quality assurance, charge capture, coding, billing, and medical necessity to facilitate correct claims submission to federal and state payers
required.Certifications in one or more of the following is preferred: a) American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) Certifications: Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Outpatient Coding (COC), Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC), and/or Certified Professional Medical Auditor (CPMA). b) American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) Certification: Certified Coding Specialist (CCS).Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesBasic understanding of Medicare program and Maryland Medical Assistance program models and website navigation to facilitate accurate issue spotting and development of guidance to organization is required.Requires ability to read and understand a patient’s medical record as it relates to clinical documentation and diagnostic/procedural coding of the services provided.All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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