Quality Auditor, Coder

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Coder Quality Auditor at Ensemble Health Partners responsible for conducting quality assessments of coding accuracy. Provides education and guidance to coding associates ensuring compliance with standards.

Responsibilities:

  • Conducts monthly and quarterly quality assessments of individual codes
  • Provides guidance and education to coding associates and leaders on established coding guidelines and procedures.
  • Performs additional quality assurance follow-up reviews to assess comprehension of education and training efforts.
  • Serves as a subject matter expert for professional fee coding for all involved personnel; ensures that information is accurate and current, meeting professional coding standards and following CMS/AMA guidelines.
  • Monitors and audits inpatient and outpatient accounts across the system, looking at physician coding for both inpatient and outpatient accounts.
  • Assesses the educational needs of coding staff based on individual coder audit results and overall trends.
  • Creates presentations, develops learning material, handbook and other educational materials.
  • Assists operational coding team with initial coding, edits, denials and appeals on an as needed basis.
  • Assists with training new and existing staff.

Requirements:

  • 5+ years of coding experience
  • 3+ years of auditing experience
  • Proficiency in multiple EMR’s, encoders, and the Microsoft Office suite
  • Educated in HIPAA regulations; must maintain strict confidentiality of patient and client information
  • Consistently achieves quality and productivity standards
  • Ability to organize and complete work in a timely manner
  • Ability to read, write and effectively communicate in English
  • Ability to understand medical/surgical terminology
  • Above average written and verbal communication skills

Benefits:

  • Bonus Incentives
  • Paid Certifications
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Comprehensive Benefits
  • Career Advancement

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