Coding Auditor

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Outpatient Coding Auditor analyzing medical records for coding accuracy in a remote role with Gainwell. Contributing to healthcare solutions through auditing processes and guidelines adherence.

Responsibilities:

  • Performs audits of medical record documentation to determine the accuracy of principal and secondary diagnosis (including MCC & CC) and procedure codes.
  • Adheres to official coding guidelines, coding clinics and regulatory guidelines and mandates.
  • Draws on advanced ICD-10 coding expertise to substantiate conclusions.
  • Utilizes proprietary auditing systems with a high level of proficiency to document audit determinations and rationale.
  • Consistently achieves productivity and quality performance standards established by management.
  • Actively cross-trains to perform reviews of multiple claim types to provide a flexible workforce to meet client needs.
  • Assists management with training new Coding Auditors to include daily monitoring, mentoring, feedback and education.
  • Maintains current knowledge of coding guidelines and successfully completes required CEUs to maintain coding certification.
  • Responsible for attending training and scheduled meetings to enhance skills and working knowledge of clinical policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.

Requirements:

  • One or more active professional credentials through AHIMA or AAPC: CPC, COC, CCS, RHIA, RHIT; required
  • 2+ years experience of outpatient medical record coding and/or auditing; required
  • Demonstrated proficiency in medical record auditing and ICD-10 CM, ICD-10-PCS, APC, ASC, HCPCS, and CPT coding methodology.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in computer skills and typing, i.e., Microsoft Windows, Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Internet browsers and in virtual meeting tools i.e., Microsoft Teams, Zoom, etc.

Benefits:

  • Benefits on first day of employment
  • Generous, flexible vacation policy
  • 401(k) employer match
  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • Educational assistance
  • Leadership and technical development academies