Data Quality Specialist

Saint Luke's Physician Group • Kansas City, MO

1d • Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a Data Quality Specialist to join our team! This is a remote position that is responsible for monthly random and focused audits of our inpatient coders. You will be conducting audits, collaborating with senior auditors on denials/claim edits, and educating coders (e.g. monthly newsletter contributions, monthly roundtable webinars, coder meetings, etc.). The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in hospital-based inpatient coding, be a strong communicator (both verbal and written), and be a strong team player. Reviews ICD-10-CM/PCS, and DRG to provide feedback and education to the inpatient coding team. Identify coding trends, compile coding quality data and ensure compliance with coding guidelines and policies. Experience may be considered in lieu of degree requirement. CCS, RHIT or RHIA required. States we can hire from: Alabama Arkansas Florida Georgia Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Mississippi Missouri North Carolina Ohio Oklahoma South Carolina Tennessee Texas Wisconsin

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in hospital-based inpatient coding
• Strong communicator (both verbal and written)
• Strong team player
• CCS, RHIT or RHIA required
• 3-5 years Applicable Experience
• Associate Degree

Responsibilities

• Conducting audits
• Collaborating with senior auditors on denials/claim edits
• Educating coders (e.g. monthly newsletter contributions, monthly roundtable webinars, coder meetings, etc.)
• Reviews ICD-10-CM/PCS, and DRG to provide feedback and education to the inpatient coding team
• Identify coding trends
• Compile coding quality data
• Ensure compliance with coding guidelines and policies

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees