Coding Quality Audit IP Coordinator - Part Time

BJC HealthCare • St. Louis, MO

1d • Remote

About The Position

BJC is hiring for a Coding Quality Audit Inpatient Coordinator. This role is responsible for second level coding audits and real-time education supporting ongoing quality assurance activities for the Coding Department. Quality audits are inclusive of assessing compliance with federal and state regulatory coding guidelines, focusing on appropriate assignment of all diagnoses, procedures and DRG's to ensure accurate coding for reimbursement and clinical services (Quality Measures, Severity of Illness, Risk of Mortality). Coding auditing and education encompasses all the Inpatient services of our large health system including critical access, community and Academic hospitals (pediatric and adult). Audit findings are analyzed to identify risk areas and develop educational materials. Educational materials may include individualized coder development plans, regulatory updates, or for cause education to support BJC as a best-in-class organization. This is a remote, part-time position working 24 hours per week.

Requirements

• 2-5 years of Inpatient Coding in a hospital environment.
• High School Diploma or GED
• RHIT, CCS certification

Nice To Haves

• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• 5-10 years of experience
• Supervisor Experience

Responsibilities

• Serves as subject matter and decision support experts for Enterprise Coding.
• Actively participates in committees, project teams and other meetings to support issue resolution, process improvement and process development.
• Proactively identifies issues or trends and reports to Coding Leadership as appropriate.
• Completes timely and accurate quality assurance coding audits in accordance with IPPS using ICD-10-CM and ICD-10 PCS Coding Classification Systems.
• Adheres to federal and state regulatory and payer guidelines.
• Translates quality auditing results into practical and actionable recommendations for improvements in further standardizing audit policies and procedures.
• Develops and delivers focused coding education, training plans and tools to address areas at risk, regulatory updates, and continuous opportunities for improving coding and compliance outcomes.
• Builds and maintains collaborative relationships intradepartmentally as well as with CDI, Quality, Compliance, Revenue Management, providers and other departments as appropriate.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED