Audit and Coding Consultant

HonorHealth; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

HonorHealth is seeking an Audit and Coding Consultant to lead coding quality audits, develop education materials for providers and coders, and ensure compliance with federal and state regulations in a hybrid, day-shift role in Phoenix, AZ.

You will collaborate with senior leadership, review new codes, and design training programs to improve reimbursement accuracy and documentation quality across the Revenue Cycle. Associates or 2 years' experience are required; Bachelor's is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associates or 2 years' related experience required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 3 years Revenue Cycle experience required.
• 3 years Professional Coding experience required.
• 5 years coding leadership experience preferred.
• CCAP and CPC certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Audit and coding quality audits and education material development.
• Educate providers and coders on coding/documentation guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations and revise processes as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Regulatory knowledge

Training/education

Education

Associates or 2 years related experience

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Revenue Cycle systems

Job description

Primary City/State: Deer Valley - 2500 W Utopia Rd Phoenix, AZ 85027

Category: Health Information

Shift: Day

Department: Coding

Hybrid position.

Work Hours M-F; 8a-5p with ability to flex due to provider schedules for education sessions.

Great care starts with great people. (Like you.)

At HonorHealth, you'll find something special. From humble beginnings in 1927 to one of Arizona's largest nonprofit healthcare systems, our culture is built on warmth and neighborly kindness. Behind every smile is a highly skilled professional with deep expertise and an unwavering dedication to what matters most - caring for the health and well-being of people and communities across the greater Phoenix area.

Responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of senior leadership, the Audit and Coding Consultant audits, develops educational materials, educates providers and coders regarding coding/documentation guidelines. Research regulations on new codes and reviews opportunities for growth. Ensures accuracy and completeness of coding through a rigorous quality review of external and internal documentation of audit process ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations. Responsible for provider and coding training programs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Ensure appropriate methodology to include financial controls, identification of trends and unusual patterns, reimbursement deficiencies, and to improve processes. Confirm appropriate services are provided in accordance with examination protocol and medical billing. Work with vendor to ensure audit processes maintain appropriate controls, providing feedback to both vendor and physicians regarding results. Identify unusual examiner patterns based on trends identifiable to the vendor/provider or coder. Identify deficiencies in the reimbursement process and opportunities for appropriate reimbursement. Provide a detailed report listing the findings and any adjustments required to the invoices for all inappropriately invoiced services. Make recommendation for improvements in processes or policies and create/execute provider education for individuals and/or group sessions. Maintain audit results and ensure provider movement throughout the compliance audit plan. Analyze and confirm external results and as appropriate, which with senior leadership and compliance to create action plans.
• Research guidelines and regulations for proposed lines of business. Keep revenue cycle and physicians updated on new or changing regulations. Work with IT to ensure that codes are updated and build for new services include required data points.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• Associates or 2 years' work related experience Required
• Bachelors Preferred

EXPERIENCE

• 3 years Revenue Cycle experience Required
• 3 years Professional Coding experience Required
• 5 years coding leadership experience or equivalent Preferred

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Certified Coding Audit Professional (CCAP) - Certification Required
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) - Certification Required

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