Coding & Compliance Auditor

South Shore Health • Weymouth, MA

2d • $73,000 - $104,400

About The Position

The Coding & Compliance Auditor evaluates medical record documentation and coding accuracy, identifies opportunities for improvement, and designs and delivers coding education and training programs for clinical staff, coders and other key stakeholders. The Coding & Compliance Auditor monitors external regulatory and internal process changes and provides support to colleagues in adhering to Federal, State and local requirements.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years acute care coding with demonstrated expertise in ICD-9-CM, ICD-10-CM, PCS and CPT coding.
• CCA - Certified Coding Associate (AHIMA-American Health Information Management Assoc) or CCS - Certified Coding Specialist (AHIMA-American Health Information Management Assoc) or CCS-P - Certified Coding Specialist-Physican Based (AHIMA-American Health Information Management Assoc) or CPC - Certified Professional Coder (AAPC-American Academy of Professional Coders) or CPMA -Certified Professional Medical Auditor (AAPC-Academy of Professional Coders) or RHIA - Registered Health Information Administrator (AHIMA-American Health Information Management Assoc
• Interact with constituents who have competing priorities and effectively communicate the importance of compliance in a respectful yet authoritative manner.

Nice To Haves

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management.
• Experience, preferred, in adult and continuing education, organizational development and training.

Responsibilities

• Identifies staff and management training and education needs and makes recommendations for appropriate interventions.
• Designs and develops training programs
• Conducts and evaluates training programs
• Self Development
• Administrative Duties
• Designs, develops and delivers education and training programs that meet the staff’s needs for professional and personal development.
• Plans and develops curricula in accordance with the organization’s strategic goals, mission and business strategies to improve employee performance leading to quality data and accuracy.
• Establishes, implements, and maintains a formalized review process for coding compliance, including a formal review (audit) process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree