Coding Education Auditor Inpatient

Johns Hopkins Medicine; 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 for inpatient services. This pivotal role involves analyzing coding practices, conducting quality reviews, and developing educational initiatives to maintain high standards of coding accuracy. With a focus on compliance and revenue enhancement, you will collaborate with diverse teams to implement effective solutions. Join a collaborative environment that values diversity and promotes career growth while making a significant impact on healthcare delivery. If you are passionate about coding and education, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Employee and Dependent Tuition Assistance

Affordable and Comprehensive Benefits Package

Career Growth and Development

Diverse Working Environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of inpatient coding experience required.
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing education and coding quality improvement initiatives.
• Analyze, review, and resolve coding and documentation issues.

Skills

Inpatient Coding

Coding Quality Improvement

Documentation Analysis

Policy Development

Auditing

Education

Associate’s Degree in Health Information Management

Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)

Tools

nThrive DNA Learning Management System

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 assist in developing education and coding quality improvement initiatives for the Inpatient Coding Division at JHHS. Responsibilities include analyzing, reviewing, and resolving coding and documentation issues related to reimbursement, compliance, and revenue enhancement. The Auditor performs focused second-level coding quality reviews to improve coding quality for inpatient Coding Specialists, documents trends of inaccurate coding, and identifies high-risk areas for compliance issues. Recommendations for improvement are made to maintain at least 95% coding quality across JHHS. The Auditor utilizes the nThrive DNA learning management system for coding education and skill development. They also conduct investigations and research of policies, guidelines, and precedent cases from sources like the Federal Register, AHA Coding Clinic, and AHIMA Journal to support policy development. Additional research includes AHRQ, RAC SOW, OIG Coding Compliance Plan, and Correct Coding Initiative Guidelines to help plan internal audits. The Auditor assists with special projects assigned by the Coordinator, Inpatient Education & Audits.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

Associate’s degree in Health Information Management or a healthcare-related field with required credentials, or equivalent work experience (e.g., two years of HIM inpatient coding experience for one year of education).

Required Licensure and Certification:

Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) certification required. RHIT or RHIA credentials preferred. Candidate must pass the AHIMA inpatient Coding Specialist IV assessment prior to hire.

Work Experience:

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 based on experience and equity for roles of similar scope and responsibility. Salary discussions during candidate screening if range is listed as $0.

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