Quality Assurance Specialist

Ventra Health, Inc.; Chennai; On-site; INR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive plan

Referral bonus

Job summary

Ventra Health, Inc. is seeking a Coding Quality Assurance (QA) Specialist to assign CPT/ICD-10 codes based on physicians' documentation, ensuring accurate billing.

The role emphasizes data-driven analysis and collaboration with coders to improve documentation quality and coding consistency. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, 4 years of ED/hospitalist coding experience, and CPC or equivalent certification preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• CPC certification preferred.
• Four (4) years of Emergency Department (ED) and Hospitalist Medicine coding experience.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy.
• Strong database software skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong time management and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assigns appropriate billing codes to patient accounts and analyzes documentation for completeness.
• Provides feedback to Coders on coding discrepancies and to Coding Supervisor on documentation deficiencies.
• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Medical terminology

Anatomy knowledge

Database software skills

Written and verbal communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Collaborative / fast-paced work

Diversity communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

About Us

Ventra is a leading business solutions provider for facility-based physicians practicing anesthesia, emergency medicine, hospital medicine, pathology, and radiology. Focused on Revenue Cycle Management, Ventra partners with private practices, hospitals, health systems, and ambulatory surgery centers to deliver transparent and data-driven solutions that solve the most complex revenue and reimbursement issues, enabling clinicians to focus on providing outstanding care to their patients and communities.

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Job Summary

• The Coding Quality Assurance (QA) Specialist is primarily responsible for determining the appropriate CPT and ICD-10 codes to be applied to patient accounts for billing purposes based on providers’ documentation in the patient’s medical record.

Essential Functions and Tasks

• Assigns appropriate billing codes to patient accounts. Performs ongoing analysis of medical record documentation for completeness.
• Provides feedback to Coders on coding discrepancies.
• Provides feedback to Coding Supervisor on documentation deficiencies.
• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Four (4) years of Emergency Department (ED) and Hospitalist Medicine coding experience.
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC), or equivalent, preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy.
• Knowledge of the requirements of medical record documentation.
• Strong database software skills.
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong time management skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to read, understand, and apply state/federal laws, regulations, and policies.
• Ability to remain flexible and work within a collaborative and fast paced environment.
• Ability to communicate with diverse personalities in a tactful, mature, and professional manner.

Compensation

• Base Compensation will be based on various factors unique to each candidate including geographic location, skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons.

• This position is also eligible for a discretionary incentive bonus in accordance with company policies.

Ventra Health

Equal Employment Opportunity (Applicable only in the US)Ventra Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a culturally diverse organization. We strive for inclusiveness and a workplace where mutual respect is paramount. We encourage applications from a diverse pool of candidates, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or veteran status. We will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, as needed, to assist them in performing essential job functions.Recruitment AgenciesVentra Health does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Ventra Health is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.Solicitation of PaymentVentra Health does not solicit payment from our applicants and candidates for consideration or placement.

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