Coding Auditor & Education Advisor (Remote)

Phoebe Putney Health System

Georgia

Remote

USD 75,000 - 95,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Job summary

Phoebe Putney Health System in Georgia is seeking an experienced Acute Inpatient Coding Auditor with recent hospital experience to audit facility-based inpatient coding, DRG assignments, and ICD-10-CM/PCS accuracy. The role focuses on inpatient services and requires knowledge of hospital coding and auditing.

Responsibilities include educating physicians and staff to ensure complete documentation, resolving incomplete information through queries, and researching audit results to support compliant

Qualifications

4-5 years Experience with ICD-9, ICD-10, and HCPCS coding including hospital inpatient medical records.
4-5 years Extensive knowledge of medical terminology, pathophysiology, and pharmacology.
4-5 years Experience calculating and analyzing MS-DRG, DRG, APC, and other payer reimbursement methodologies.
Certification: CCS (required) or RHIT/RHIA/ ICD-10 trainer (preferred)

Responsibilities

Audit facility-based inpatient documentation and coding to determine ICD-10-CM/PCS and HCPCS codes for billing and compliance.
Educate physicians and clinical staff to ensure complete documentation and resolve incomplete/conflicting information.
Query physicians to obtain clarification and training materials to improve coding accuracy and reimbursement.
Research audit results, error reports, and denials to resolve discrepancies through appeals and corrective actions.

Skills

Analytical

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Grammar / Spelling

Read / Comprehend Written Instructions

Follow Verbal Instructions

Microsoft Office Suite

General Clerical Skills

Basic Computer Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Health Information Management or related field

Associate Degree + 4 years relevant experience in lieu

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Acute Inpatient Coding Auditor with recent acute care hospital experience. This role is responsible for auditing facility-based inpatient coding, DRG assignment, ICD-10-CM/PCS coding accuracy, documentation review, and compliance. Candidates must have a strong background in acute inpatient hospital coding and auditing.

This position focuses exclusively on facility (hospital) inpatient services and is not a professional fee/physician coding role.

JOB SUMMARY:

Audits medical record documentation and coding to extract data and determine appropriate ICD-10-CM/PCS and HCPCS codes for billing, internal and external reporting, and compliance with the Official Coding Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, payer regulations, and hospital policy. Educates physicians and clinical personnel to ensure complete documentation in the medical record and queries physicians to resolve incomplete or conflicting information to ensure compliant coding and billing practices. Educates and trains coders to ensure both a working knowledge of coding and reimbursement guidelines and successful career ladder completion, including the development of training materials and reference documents. Researches audit results, error reports, and denials and resolves by successful appeal, staff education, and correction of discrepancies.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines
Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization
Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures
Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs)
Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

General environment: Works in a well-lighted, air-conditioned area, with moderate noise levels.
May be required to change from one task to another of different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
May be scheduled as needed including overtime

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

4 year / Bachelor's Degree in Health Information Management or related medical degree (Required) ;In lieu of a Bachelor's Degree; an Associate Degree and a Minimum of 4 years additional relevant experience is acceptable.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

4 - 5 years Experience with ICD-9, ICD-10, and HCPCS coding including hospital inpatient medical records (Required
4 - 5 years Extensive knowledge of medical terminology, pathophysiology, and pharmacology (Required)
4 - 5 years Experience calculating and analyzing MS-DRG, DRG, APC, and other payer reimbursement methodologies (Required)

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURES:

Required Certifications/Licensures: Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)

Preferred Certifications/Licensures: Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), AHIMA Approved ICD-10 Trainer

GENERAL SKILLS: