Auditing & Education Specialist - IP/OP Facility

CorroHealth, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CorroHealth, Inc. seeks an Auditing & Education Specialist to evaluate inpatient/outpatient coding, develop educational content, and deliver client-facing audit findings remotely. The role emphasizes accuracy, compliance, and collaboration with the consulting team.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of coding/auditing experience in acute care, AHIMA or AAPC certification, and proficiency with EMR systems and MS Office. Remote work supports client engagements across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• AHIMA or AAPC certification required; CCS/RHIT/RHIA preferred; CIC/COC considered.
• 5+ years’ experience coding and/or auditing in an acute care setting.
• Experience with telecommuting and electronic medical record systems required.
• Knowledge of ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS guidelines and coding accuracy standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex concurrent and/or retrospective analysis of inpatient medical records to validate coded data.
• Prepare summary audit reports with references supporting findings.
• Provide education on coding to clients and deliver training materials.
• Ensure QA with minimum 95% accuracy and timely client deliverables.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Strong team player

Ability to work with minimal_supervis

Education

AHIMA or AAPC certification (CCS/RHIT/RHIA preferred; CIC/COC considered)

5+ years' coding/auditing in acute care facility or clinic

Tools

EMR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

## Auditing & Education Specialist - IP/OP FacilityApply: US - Remote: Full time: Posted Today: JR106216**About Us:**Our purpose is to help clients exceed their financial health goals. Across the reimbursement cycle, our scalable solutions and clinical expertise help solve programmatic needs. Enabling our teams with leading technology allows analytics to guide our solutions and keeps us accountable achieving goals.We build long-term careers by investing in YOU. We seek to create an environment that cultivates your professional development and personal growth, as we believe your success is our success.**JOB SUMMARY:**Serves in a consulting role by evaluating the work of client’s coders in their assignment of ICD-10, CPT and/or HCPCS codes to hospital inpatient, outpatient and/or physician practice encounters. Performs concurrent or retrospective reviews to inventory code assignments and report the data to the client. Develops and delivers educational content to clients related to audit findings. Must have extensive IP facility and/or OPP facility coding and auditing experience Must have AHIMA or AAPC certification - CCS, RHIT, RHIA strongly preferred, will consider CIC or COC This is a remote position**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:** **Note:** The essential duties and responsibilities below are intended to describe the general duties and responsibilities of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. This position may perform all or most of the primary duties listed below. Specific tasks, responsibilities or competencies may be documented in the Team Member’s performance objectives as outlined by the Team Member’s immediate Leadership Team Member.* Perform complex concurrent and/or retrospective analysis of inpatient medical record documentation to validate coded data in accordance with AHA, CMS, AHIMA, Coding Clinic, and official ICD-10 guidelines.* Analyze findings and identify potential root causes of produced errors.* Prepare summary reports of findings to clients, supplying specific references supporting findings contained within the provided audit report.* Provides second-level review of processes to ensure compliance with legal and procedural policies and to ensure appropriate code assignments.* Research, analyze, and respond to inquiries regarding compliance, coding, and denials.* In all situations, protect the privacy and confidentiality of patient health and client information, and follow the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by AHIMA and adhere to official coding guidelines and compliance practices, standards, and procedures.* Functions as a member of the Consulting Services Team which develop and provide coding education to clients.* Conduct Audits as assigned meeting the productivity standards as set by record type for each audit. The threshold for billable productive hours, when client work is available, is expected to be at or above 80%.* Prepare deliverables for the client as required for the audit scope while meeting timelines.* Conduct independent QA of their assigned audit results prior to final submission for QA review and approval. The minimum accuracy expectation is 95%.* Report work time and work products in a timely and accurate manner.* Communicates with coworkers in an open and respectful manner that promotes teamwork and knowledge sharing.* Interact with clients in a professional manner that, always, exhibits excellent relationships, work performance and communication skills so as to support the company and its business interests.* Provide schedule of planned work activities, events and sites, and any changes to same, to Management and appropriate staff.* Maintenance of professional credentials and knowledge of coding, reimbursement, and compliance issues through continuing education.* Periodic travel, as applicable.* Other duties and responsibilities, as assigned. **Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:*** Recognized credential from AHIMA or AAPC.* Experience with telecommuting and electronic medical record systems required.* Strong analytical skills.* Proficient computer skills, specifically Microsoft Office products.* Strong team player.* Ability to work with multiple and diverse clients and projects.* Ability to work with minimal supervision.* Ability to maintain and access multiple files.* Assure that work product is completed with high levels of accuracy and attention to detail.* 5+ years’ experience coding and/or auditing in an acute care facility or clinic, of patient types listed in the Job Summary of this document, or other relevant experience. **This is a remote position****PHYSICAL DEMANDS:** **Note:** Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions as described. Regular eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity is required to operate office equipment. The ability to perform work at a computer terminal for 6-8 hours a day and function in an environment with constant interruptions is required. At times, Team Members are subject to sitting for prolonged periods. Infrequently, Team Member must be able to lift and move material weighing up to 20 lbs. Team Member may experience elevated levels of stress during periods of increased activity and with work entailing multiple deadlines. A job description is only intended as a guideline and is only part of the Team Member’s function. The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that the essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.