Ambulatory Services Auditor – CDS 1

Posted 13hrs ago

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Ambulatory services auditor reviewing healthcare coding and documentation for St. Charles Health System. Ensuring ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 compliance across outpatient, inpatient, and ambulatory services.

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct system-wide pre-visit or post-visit chart reviews of professional services in hospital and clinic/office settings
  • Audit and monitor all lines of system business for coding, including outpatient, inpatient and ambulatory services
  • Perform audits for the HIM Professional Services Coding team and provide feedback and education
  • Evaluate medical records for clinical documentation accuracy, HCC capture and recapture, and diagnostic/procedural code integrity
  • Develop and update procedure manuals for correct coding
  • Assist with system-wide education and training in professional services coding
  • Assist in setting direction for coding compliance and education
  • Provide technical guidance to physicians and departmental staff on documentation and coding issues
  • Recommend process and policy improvements to reduce losses or improve efficiency
  • Monitor trends and prepare reports on documentation, coding issues, and denied claims
  • Support organizational vision, mission, values, Lean continuous improvement, safety, confidentiality, compliance, and customer service
  • Perform additional duties of similar complexity as assigned

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Required: RHIA, RHIT, CCS-P, CPC, CPMA, CRC, RN, or LPN
  • 0-3 years of coding experience required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Knowledge of current Medicare regulations, including MPFS, IPPS and OPPS
  • Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to perform the job safely
  • Ability to use a clear and audible speaking voice and hear normal speech level
  • Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift 1-10 pounds, operate a keyboard, bend, climb stairs, reach overhead, carry/push/pull 1-10 pounds, grasp/squeeze, and perform other listed physical requirements
  • Must work Monday-Friday, 07:00-15:00, First Shift (United States of America)

Benefits:

  • Comprehensive benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision for you and your immediate family
  • 403b with up to 6% match on Retirement Contributions
  • Generous Earned Time Off
  • Growth Opportunities within Healthcare
  • Remote work from an approved state by St. Charles