Coding Quality Auditor

September 17

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10,000+

💰 $2G Post-IPO Debt on 2022-05

Description

• Conducts data quality audits of inpatient admissions and outpatient encounters to validate coding assignment • Consults facility leaders on best practices, methodology, and tools for coding • Reviews medical records for accurate assignment of all documented diagnoses and procedures • Uses discretion and specialized coding training to accurately assign ICD-9, CPT-4 codes • Identifies and communicates documentation improvement opportunities and coding issues.

Requirements

• 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

Benefits

• 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.