Coding Quality Auditor - Hospital Inpatient And Outpatient

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Work Shift

Day

Work Day(s)

Monday-Friday

Shift Start Time

8:00 AM

Shift End Time

5:00 PM

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

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Job Description

Provides audits and reviews patient charts, corresponding ICD-10 CM and ICD -10 PCS CPT-4 codes, modifiers, HCPCS CPT codes, and charges for appropriateness. Provides reports to management of findings and recommendations for solutions. Identifies areas of improvement which will enhance internal controls and performance throughout Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. Proactively supports the efforts that ensure safe patient care and services and promote a safe environment at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. Works with management team to educate Coding staff on coding and documentation compliance.

Experience

• Minimum of 5+ years hospital auditing experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates degree in Health Information Management or related field

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent

Certification Summary

Minimum of one of the following:

• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
• Certified Outpatient Coder (COC)
• Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC) Registered Health Information Technologist (RHIT)
• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Advance knowledge of classification and reimbursement systems (e.g., ICD-10 CM, ICD-10 PCS, diagnosis-related groups e.g. MS-DRG, APR-DRG, Tricare DRG)
• Advance knowledge of CPT, HCPCS, modifiers, ICD-10 CM, ICD-10 PCS coding
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Job Responsibilities

• Conducts chart audits for compliance assessment and establishes coding policy and procedure.
• Prepares a report of findings for each audit along with an action plan.
• Records and monitors corrections to the bill.
• Assists in designing continued education to address deficiencies.
• Plans and organizes work assignments to complete audits in an efficient manner.
• Identifies problem situations or inadequate charge reconciliation procedures.
• Clearly documents information to support findings and conclusions.
• Keeps appropriate management personnel informed of any problems or unusual circumstances on a timely basis.
• Facilitates improvement in the overall quality and completeness of medical records documentation.
• Provides documentation education.

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.

Primary Location Address

1575 Northeast Expy NE

Job Family

Coding