Medical Coding Auditor

Humana

1d • Remote

About The Position

Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first The Medical Coding Auditor reviews medical claims submitted against medical records provided to ensure correct coding guidelines are met. The Medical Coding Auditor work assignments are varied and frequently require interpretation and independent determination of the appropriate courses of action. The Medical Coding Auditor confirms correct CPT coding assignments. Analyzes, enters and manipulates the claim in the respective database. Responds to or clarifies internal requests for medical information. Makes decisions regarding own work methods, occasionally in ambiguous situations, and requires minimal direction and receives guidance where needed. Follows established guidelines/procedures. Review medical documentation for clinical indicators to ensure procedures meet clinical criteria and correct coding guidelines Utilize encoders and various coding resources Perform CPT Procedure reviews Maintain strict patient and physician confidentiality and follow all federal, state and hospital guidelines for release of information Maintain current working knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding principles, government regulation, protocols Use your skills to make an impact WORK STYLE: Remote/Work at home; minimal travel may be required for onsite meetings. WORK HOURS: Associates will work on EST, regardless of where the associate resides. Work hours can vary, slightly, but all associates start between 6AM-9AM EST. Some flexibility is available, depending on business needs.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3+ years post certification experience
• Outpatient Specialty Surgeries and Procedures for Physicians
• RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CPC, or COC Certification
• Must be passionate about contributing to an organization focused on continuously improving consumer experiences
• At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is recommended; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested
• Associates will work on EST, regardless of where the associate resides.
• Work hours can vary, slightly, but all associates start between 6AM-9AM EST.

Nice To Haves

• STRONGLY PREFERRED: Experience with coding/auditing multispecialty surgical procedures.
• Experience with coding/auditing Professional Inpatient Claims
• Experience in Select Coder, 3M
• Experience with the Claims Life Cycle

Responsibilities

• Reviews medical claims submitted against medical records provided to ensure correct coding guidelines are met.
• Confirms correct CPT coding assignments.
• Analyzes, enters and manipulates the claim in the respective database.
• Responds to or clarifies internal requests for medical information.
• Review medical documentation for clinical indicators to ensure procedures meet clinical criteria and correct coding guidelines
• Utilize encoders and various coding resources
• Perform CPT Procedure reviews
• Maintain strict patient and physician confidentiality and follow all federal, state and hospital guidelines for release of information
• Maintain current working knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding principles, government regulation, protocols

Benefits

• Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed