Autonomous Coding Implementation Analyst and Auditor
About The Position
The Autonomous Coding Implementation Analyst is responsible for supporting and monitoring theimplementation, accuracy, and optimization of the hospital's autonomous coding (AC) solution. Thishybrid position combines coding expertise with data analytics and system oversight, serving as aliaison between HIM Operations and Revenue Cycle Systems ensuring the workflows are compliant, efficient and aligned with revenue cycle goals. Auditors help identify training needs through ongoing internal provider and staff audits and assist with remediation and reaudit post education. Auditors are responsible to produce coding education materials in formats such as power point or LMS educations systems.
Requirements
- Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
- Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
- Certified Professional Coder (CPC) - American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
- Certified Professional Coder - Hospital (CPCH) - American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
- Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
- Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC) - American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
- Associate's Degree: Health Information Mgt
- Coding
Responsibilities
- Participate in configuration, testing, and deployment of the autonomous coding platform
- Provide education as needed, either one on one or in group format to Carle medical staff and HIM coding team members
- Compile and track statistics related to the audit process and system configuration changes as service lines are deployed
- Attend meetings as required with providers and coding team members on topics related to autonomous coding process and auditing of results. Engage software vendor in configuration updates regularly
- Develop education materials related to coding for coding team members and providers in formats such as power point and LMS system
- Monitor daily production and exception WQs for autonomous coding
- Audit accuracy and identify coding logic trends
- Maintain dashboards tracking accuracy, turnaround, and productivity
- Collaborate with vendor and IT to troubleshoot data or system issues
- Ensure compliance with ICD-10 CM, CPT/HCPCS, and DRG guidelines
- Support internal and external audits and provide staff education on automation variances
- Meet with HIM Leaders and RCST to ensure the Autonomous coding software is accurately processing the codes for the final bill. Work with HIM Coding management team to establish coding guidelines and assure coding team audits are reflected in the software
- Report compliance or other concerns directly to HIM Director of Coding/Education/Audit/CDI as needed or indicated
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
