Overview
Full Time/Remote Position
This position reports to the Manager of Coding/CDI and is responsible for ongoing quality review and assessment of coded hospital data. Performs audits on the accuracy of ICD-10, CPT-4, MS-DRG, APR-DRG and APC assignments. Prepares reports for management review and identifies trends. Conducts focused retrospective audits and regularly scheduled audits of individual coders. Manages all audits conducted by internal and external entities and responds to requests for code verification. In conjunction with the Coding Supervisors and Coding Manager, contributes to the development of educational and training opportunities for staff.
Qualifications
Required Education:
High School Diploma
Preferred Education:
Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Health Information Management/Medical Record Administration. Equivalent healthcare college degree may also be considered.
Required Licensure/Certifications:
One of the following: Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT).
Preferred Licensure/Certifications:
AHIMA Certified ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer
Required Experience:
Greater than five (5) years of hospital inpatient and/or outpatient medical record coding and reimbursement.
Preferred Experience:
Coding audit experience
Necessary Skills:
- PC knowledge
- Good written and oral communication and customer service skills
- Must have proficiency with Microsoft Windows Operating Systems and Office applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and coding/grouping software.
- Must be detail oriented, organized and flexible
- Able to demonstrate initiative and perform minimum productivity levels
- Must have thorough knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology and able to accept direction with changing priorities.
Supervisory Responsibility
Number of Employees Supervised: 0
Budgetary Responsibility
Responsible for annual budget of $0.00
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