Coder Auditor-Professional

Internal Employees: Please ensure that you are logged into Workday and applying through the Jobs Hub before proceeding.Coder Auditor-ProfessionalJob DescriptionCoder Auditor-Professionals are responsible for auditing of coding assignment with providers and coders, training of coding professional staff, pro-fee based coding includes the assignment of Assigns ICD-CM, CPT, HCPCS codes, E&M assignment, modifiers, and charge posting. Interacts with medical staff, nursing, ancillary departments, provider offices, and outside organizations.Department: Physician codingHours: Full-Time; 40 hours requiredRequired: High School Diploma; CPC and CPMA and/or CEMAPay: based on experience, starting at $23.87At this time, we are only able to consider applicants who reside in the following states:Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, TexasResponsibilitiesAssists coders with coding questions., Conducts the collection andreporting of provider andcoder audit results andeducation. Works with coders and providers to ensure appropriate documentation for clinic services. Reports results to Coding Supervisor - Professional., Demonstrates ability to code all types of encounters., Meets quality standards of having 95% of diagnoses and procedures appropriately and/or correctly coded. Ensures data quality and optimum reimbursement allowable under the federal and state payment systems., Refers trend patterns of coding and documentation to Coding Supervisor – Professional., Responsible for coding quality audits for E/M Audit Program. Analyze and confirm assigned encounters for provider’s selection of EM code level utilizing EM code level selection auditing tool are accurate. Analyze and confirm assigned encounters for coder’s selection of diagnoses and procedures codes are accurate., Reviews record thoroughly to ascertain all diagnoses/procedures. Codes all diagnoses/procedures in accordance to ICD-CM and CPT coding principles, official guidelines and regulations., Trains new coding staff on coding systems and processes.RequirementsHigh School (Required)CEMA - Certified Evaluation & Management Auditor (within 6 months) - Sarah Bush Lincoln, Certified Professional Coder - Sarah Bush Lincoln, CPMA - Certified Professional Medical Auditor (within 1 year) - Sarah Bush Lincoln, Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) - American Health Information Management Association or Registered Health Info Administrator (RHIA) - American Health Information Management Association - American Health Information Management AssociationCompensationEstimated Compensation Range$23.87 - $37.00Pay based on experienceOriginally posted on Himalayas