Medical Coding Auditor – Outpatient

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Medical Coding Auditor reviewing outpatient medical records and claims for Humana’s U.S. healthcare and insurance services. Assigning ICD-10-CM and CPT codes while independently determining audit outcomes.

Responsibilities:

  • Extract clinical information from a variety of medical records
  • Assign appropriate procedural terminology and medical codes, including ICD-10-CM and CPT, to patient records
  • Interpret varied work assignments and independently determine appropriate courses of action
  • Audit outpatient medical records and claims
  • Handle and disseminate information with judgment and discretion
  • Work in a production-based environment and manage multiple priorities
  • Participate in pre-recorded voice and/or SMS text interviews during the hiring process
  • Occasionally travel to Humana offices for training or meetings

Requirements:

  • CPC, COC, CCS, RHIA, or RHIT Certification with a minimum of 3 years post-certification experience
  • Minimum of 2 years of outpatient medical record auditing experience
  • Knowledge of outpatient coding conventions and standards
  • Strong knowledge of NCD/LCDs, CMS Manual, NCCI Edits, and coding guidelines
  • Ability to exercise solid judgment and discretion in handling and disseminating information
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently and determine appropriate course of action
  • Ability to handle multiple priorities
  • Comfortable working in a production-based work environment
  • Ability to manage workload independently
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, including Word and Excel
  • Associates are expected to start each workday between 6AM-9AM EST, regardless of home time zone
  • Dedicated workspace without ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI/HIPAA information
  • Home internet with at least 25 Mbps download and 10 Mbps upload speed
  • Preferred: 5+ years prior coding experience; minimum 3 years reading and interpreting claims; outpatient facility auditing experience; 3M Coder software experience; CRM/SRO, Pareo, or MOAT experience; prior appeals and/or disputes auditing experience; financial recovery experience; fast-paced, metric-driven operational experience; advanced and/or specialty coding certifications

Benefits:

  • Bonus incentive plan based upon company and/or individual performance
  • Medical, dental and vision benefits
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan
  • Paid time off
  • Company and personal holidays
  • Paid parental and caregiver leave
  • Short-term and long-term disability
  • Life insurance
  • Internet expense payment for associates working from home in California, Illinois, Montana, or South Dakota
  • Telephone equipment provided for Home or Hybrid Home/Office associates
  • Remote work at home
  • Flexible start time may be possible after training, depending on business needs