Auditing & Education Specialist – IP/OP Facility

Jobtailor; Deutschland; Remote; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Jobtailor in Germany is seeking a Senior Coding Auditor for our Consulting Services Team. You will assess coder work across inpatient, outpatient, and physician practice encounters to ensure compliant, accurate coding in line with AHIMA guidelines.

The role requires 5+ years' experience in acute care coding/auditing and AHIMA or AAPC certification. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail are essential for success.

Qualifikationen

• Extensive IP facility and/or OPP facility coding and auditing experience.
• AHIMA or AAPC certification required; CCS, RHIT, or RHIA preferred; CIC/COC considered.
• Telecommuting experience and EMR system proficiency.

Aufgaben

• Evaluate coder assignments for ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS codes across inpatient, outpatient, and physician encounters.
• Perform complex concurrent and retrospective analyses of medical records to validate coded data.
• Prepare summary reports and audit deliverables with supporting references.
• Provide second-level review to ensure compliance and proper code assignments.
• Develop and provide coding education to clients as part of Consulting Services Team.

Kenntnisse

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Professional Communication

Minimal Supervision

Ausbildung

AHIMA Certification

AAPC Certification

CCS

RHIT

RHIA

CIC

COC

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Medical Record Systems

Jobbeschreibung

• Evaluate client coders’ assignment of ICD-10, CPT, and/or HCPCS codes for inpatient, outpatient, and physician practice encounters
• Perform complex concurrent and retrospective analysis of inpatient medical record documentation to validate coded data
• Analyze findings and identify potential root causes of errors
• Prepare summary reports and audit deliverables for clients with supporting references
• Provide second-level review to ensure compliance and appropriate code assignments
• Research, analyze, and respond to compliance, coding, and denials inquiries
• Protect patient and client information confidentiality and follow AHIMA ethical coding standards and official coding guidelines
• Develop and provide coding education to clients as part of the Consulting Services Team
• Conduct assigned audits while meeting productivity standards, including at least 80% billable productive hours when client work is available
• Conduct independent quality assurance of audit results before final submission; maintain at least 95% accuracy
• Report work time and work products accurately and promptly
• Communicate professionally with coworkers and clients
• Provide management with schedules of planned work activities, events, sites, and changes
• Perform other assigned duties

Requirements

• Extensive IP facility and/or OPP facility coding and auditing experience
• AHIMA or AAPC certification required; CCS, RHIT, or RHIA strongly preferred; CIC or COC considered
• Experience with telecommuting and electronic medical record systems required
• Recognized credential from AHIMA or AAPC
• Strong analytical skills
• Proficient computer skills, specifically Microsoft Office products
• Ability to work with multiple and diverse clients and projects
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to maintain and access multiple files
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail
• 5+ years’ experience coding and/or auditing in an acute care facility or clinic, involving the patient types listed in the job summary or other relevant experience
• Ability to work at a computer terminal for 6–8 hours per day
• Ability to lift and move material weighing up to 20 lbs. infrequently
• Maintenance of professional credentials and knowledge through continuing education

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS coding with a strong focus on compliance and accuracy in coding audits. Proficient in conducting detailed analyses and providing coding education while maintaining high standards of confidentiality and ethical coding practices.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• ICD-10 Coding
• CPT Coding
• HCPCS Coding
• AHIMA Certification
• Coding Auditing Experience

Hard Skills

• Coding Analysis
• Quality Assurance
• Medical Record Documentation
• Error Root Cause Analysis
• Report Preparation
• Compliance Research
• Coding Education Development
• Productivity Standards Management
• Attention to Detail
• Telecommuting Experience

Soft Skills

• Analytical Skills
• Professional Communication
• Minimal Supervision Ability
• Client Relationship Management
• Time Management

Certifications & Qualifications

• AHIMA Certification
• AAPC Certification
• CCS
• RHIT
• RHIA
• CIC
• COC

Industry Keywords

• Inpatient Coding
• Outpatient Coding
• Physician Practice Coding
• Audit Deliverables
• Confidentiality Standards
• Continuing Education

Tools & Technologies

• Electronic Medical Record Systems
• Microsoft Office