Facility Inpatient Surgical Auditor
Job Description:
- Works under the general direction of the Coding Supervisor.
- Responsible for reviewing encounters in either a prebill or retrospective workflow to validate a coding profile.
- Performs quality coding reviews or audits within established departmental productivity and accuracy standards.
- Provides written summary reports of findings.
- Coordinates and leads 1:1 or small group feedback sessions based on recommendations.
- Maintains appropriate open communication with internal and external partners and peer departments.
- Assist peer departments with production coding of cases during shortage of staff.
- Assist in improved data quality for reporting and research, accurate billing and reimbursement of services rendered.
- Provide 1:1 and small group education sessions, facilitate round table discussions.
Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED required. Degree in Health Information Management preferred.
- A minimum of 3 years of Coding Audit experience with auditing skills covering coding/billing accuracy of coding staff required.
- CCS, CPC, RHIA or RHIT required upon hire.
- Facility inpatient surgical claims experience highly preferred.
Benefits:
- Health care
- Paid time off
- 403(B)
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