Coding Quality Auditor - Remote

Tenet Healthcare Corporation-posted 9 days ago
$31 - $46/Yr
Full-time • Mid Level
Remote • Frisco, TX
5,001-10,000 employees
Hospitals
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Conducts data quality audits of inpatient admissions and outpatient encounters to validate coding assignment is in compliance with the official coding guidelines as supported by clinical documentation in health record. Validates abstracted data elements that are integral to appropriate payment methodology.

  • Consulting: Consults facility leaders and staff on best practices, methodology, and tools for accurately coding.
  • Chart Analysis IP, OP Coding Data auditing and validation: Reviews medical records for the determination of accurate assignment of all documented diagnoses and procedures. Adheres to Standards of Ethical Coding (AHIMA). Reviews medical records for the determination of accurate assignment of all documented diagnoses and procedures. Reviews claim to validate abstracted data including but limited to discharge disposition which impacts facility reimbursement and/or MS-DRG assignment. Adheres to Standards of Ethical Coding (AHIMA).Reviews medical records to determine accurate required abstracting elements (facility/client/payer specific elements) including appropriate discharge disposition
  • IP, OP Coding: Reviews medical records for the determination of accurate assignment of all documented ICD-9-CM codes for diagnoses and procedures. Abstracts accurate required data elements (facility/client specific elements) including appropriate discharge disposition.
  • Coding: Uses discretion and specialized coding training and experience to accurately assign ICD-9, CPT-4 codes to patient medical records.
  • Abstracting: Reviews medical records to determine accurate required abstracting elements (client specific elements) including appropriate discharge disposition.
  • Coding Quality: Demonstrates ability to achieve accuracy and consistency in the selection of principal and secondary diagnoses (including MCC & CC) and procedures. Demonstrates ability to achieve accuracy and consistency in abstracting elements defined by SOW.
  • CDI: Identifies and communicates documentation improvement opportunities and coding issues (lacking documentation, physician queries, etc.) to appropriate personnel for follow-up and resolution.
  • Professional Development: Stays current with AHA Official Coding and Reporting Guidelines, CMS and other agency directives for ICD-9-CM and CPT coding. Attends mandatory coding seminars on annual basis (IPPS and OPPS, ICD-9-CM and CPT updates) for inpatient and outpatient coding. Quarterly review of AHA Coding Clinic. Attends Quarterly Coding Updates and all coding conference calls
  • Ability to consistently code at 95% accuracy and quality while maintaining client specified production standards
  • Must successfully pass coding test
  • Knowledge of medical terminology, ICD-9-CM and CPT-4 codes
  • Must be detail oriented and have the ability to work independently
  • Computer knowledge of MS Office
  • Must display excellent interpersonal skills
  • The coder should demonstrate initiative and discipline in time management and assignment completion
  • The coder must be able to work in a virtual setting under minimal supervision
  • Intermediate knowledge of disease pathophysiology and drug utilization
  • Intermediate knowledge of MSDRG classification and reimbursement structures
  • Intermediate knowledge of APC, OCE, NCCI classification and reimbursement structures
  • Associates degree in relevant field preferred or combination of equivalent of education and experience
  • Three years coding experience including hospital and consulting background
  • AHIMA Credentials, and or AAPC
  • Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
  • Paid time off (vacation & sick leave) - min of 12 days per year, accrue at a rate of approximately 1.84 hours per 40 hours worked.
  • 401k with up to 6% employer match
  • 10 paid holidays per year
  • Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
  • Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
  • Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, AD&D, auto & home insurance.
  • For Colorado employees, Conifer offers paid leave in accordance with Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
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