Coding Education Auditor Inpatient

The John Hopkins Health System; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Coding Education Auditor to enhance coding quality and compliance in the Inpatient Coding Division. This role involves analyzing documentation, conducting audits, and providing education to ensure coding accuracy. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in health information management, with a focus on inpatient coding and compliance standards. Join a diverse and collaborative team that prioritizes employee growth and well-being, and make a significant impact in the healthcare sector.

Benefits

Career growth and development

Employee and Dependent Tuition Assistance

Diverse and collaborative working environment

Affordable and comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• 5+ years of inpatient coding experience required.
• Associate's degree or equivalent coding experience required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and resolve coding and documentation issues for reimbursement.
• Conduct focused second-level coding quality reviews.

Skills

Inpatient Coding

Coding Quality Improvement

Documentation Analysis

Compliance Knowledge

Education and Training

Education

Associate’s degree in Health Information Management

Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)

Tools

nThrive DNA Learning Management System

Federal Register

AHA Coding Clinic

AHIMA Journal

Job description

YOU BELONG HERE

What Awaits You?

• Career growth and development
• Employee and Dependent Tuition Assistance
• Diverse and collaborative working environment
• Affordable and comprehensive benefits package

Our competitive Benefit Package is designed to support the well-being and financial security of our employees. You can explore the details of our benefits offering by visiting the following link: https://jhhs.mybenefitsjhhs.com/

Position Summary:

The Coding Education Auditor- Inpatient, will be responsible for assisting with developing all education and coding quality improvement initiatives for the Inpatient Coding Division at JHHS. The Coding Education Auditor, Inpatient is responsible for analyzing, reviewing, and resolving coding and documentation issues that are related to reimbursement, compliance, and revenue enhancement. The Auditor will perform focused second level coding quality reviews, as needed, to support improving coding quality for each inpatient Coding Specialist. The Auditor will document relevant trends of inaccurate coding and areas that are high risk for compliance issues to the Coordinator. The Auditor is responsible for offering recommendations for improvement to maintain a minimum of 95% coding quality across the JHHS enterprise. The Auditor will utilize the nThrive DNA learning management system to assist with coding education and skill development. This individual will assist with conducting investigation and research of existing policies, guidelines and precedent cases in publications such as Federal Register, AHA Coding Clinic, and AHIMA Journal to support internal policy development. Additional research will include AHRQ, RAC SOW, OIG Coding Compliance Plan and Correct Coding Initiative Guidelines to determine JHHS internal focused audits plan for the fiscal year. The Auditor will assist with special projects assigned by the Coordinator, Inpatient Education & audits.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

Associate’s degree in Health Information Management or health-care related field with required credentials, or work experience equivalent to two years of HIM inpatient coding experience, for one year of education experience, i.e. 4 years.

Required Licensure Certification, etc.:

Requires Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) certification. RHIT or RHIA credentials preferred. Candidate will be required to pass AHIMA approved inpatient Coding Specialist IV assessment prior to hire.

Work Experience:

Requires minimum of 5 years inpatient coding experience required. 1 year of education, training and auditing experience preferred.

Salary Range: Minimum $28.47/hour - Maximum $47.00/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility.

In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

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Diversity and Inclusion are Johns Hopkins Medicine Core Values. We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

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