Ambulatory Coding Education & Audit Specialist

CaroMont Health; Gastonia (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

CaroMont Health is seeking an Ambulatory Coding Education & Audit Specialist responsible for coding and auditing medical records related to ICD-10-CM, CPT, and E&M coding. The ideal candidate will train and educate coding staff and promote teamwork across departments.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree with relevant experience and knowledge of coding classification systems. Applicants should be adaptable and possess excellent communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Requires at least one of these certifications: RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P, CCS-H, CPC, or CPMA.
• Knowledge of performance improvement and teaching/learning principles helpful.
• Familiarity with medical record documentation requirements a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform diversified coding and auditing of medical records.
• Train and educate coding staff on procedures and guideline changes.
• Research coding guidelines for understanding claim edits and denials.

Skills

Knowledge of coding classification systems

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Excellent organizational skills

Ability to adapt to change

Good computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree with 2 years coding/auditing experience

Associate's degree with 3–4 years coding/auditing experience

High school diploma with 7+ years coding/auditing experience

Tools

Epic

Job description

At CaroMont Health, we believe the cure for “common medicine” is uncommon compassion. We know that the most powerful aspect of healthcare isn’t just advanced technology or even remarkable, breakthrough treatments – it’s the dedicated people who use those tools to help change and save lives.

Ambulatory Coding Education & Audit Specialist - CaroMont Health

Job Summary

To perform diversified coding and auditing of coded medical records related to ICD-10-CM, CPT, and Evaluation & Management (E&M) coding. Train and educate coding staff on department specific procedures, educates staff regarding coding guideline changes, as well as payer requirements when processes are affected by payer requirements. Promotes teamwork and acts as a liaison with coders and other departments, such as Central Billing Office, Practice Managers, Compliance, etc. Development of new procedures related to coding and implementation of systems that impact coding. Research coding guidelines that help with understanding claim edits and denials by payers for coding reasons. Serves as backup for coding and abstracting of all types of records as needed. Participates with physician education regarding documentation needs that impact coding processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 2 years of experience related to coding/auditing; an Associate's degree with 3–4 years' experience coding/auditing experience; or a high school diploma with 7+ years of coding/auditing experience.
• Requires at least one of these certifications: RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P, CCS-H, CPC, or CPMA.
• Knowledge of coding classification systems, including ICD-10-CM, CPT, E&M level of service, and HCPCS nomenclature, and the rules, guidelines, and coding conventions established by the American Medical Association, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), and the American Hospital Association as the leading organizations that govern coding rules and reporting.
• Epic experience preferred.
• Familiarity with medical record documentation requirements and regulatory requirements for record content a plus for this job.
• Knowledge of performance improvement and teaching/learning principles helpful.
• Requires excellent written and oral communication skills and excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to adapt to change and handle multiple tasks in a complex environment.
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team environment.
• Applicant should have good computer skills and working knowledge of office applications to create/maintain spreadsheets, databases, and word processing functions.