Coding Inpatient Auditor

adventhealth

Orlando (FL)

On-site

USD 36,217 - 67,378

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

403-B Retirement Plan

Parental Leave

Mental Health Resources

Career Development

Job summary

AdventHealth is seeking a full-time coding expert in Orlando to perform quality reviews, educate coders, and ensure compliance with coding guidelines. You will maintain high standards of coding accuracy and collaborate with health professionals to resolve discrepancies.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of coding experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in relevant software tools. Join our team to contribute to the healing ministry, while enjoying comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

5+ years of inpatient or outpatient coding or auditing experience.
Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or Technician (RHIT) required.
Comprehensive experience with advanced cardiovascular, cardiothoracic procedures preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform quality reviews on coded records for accuracy.
Provide education to coding staff regarding changes in coding.
Prepare statistical reports and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Strong IP coding skills

Understanding of code edits

Computer skills, including Microsoft Office

Critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Education

High School Grad or Equiv

Technical/Vocational School

Tools

Epic

Encoder software

Excel

Job description

Overview

Our promise to you: Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Benefits

Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
Paid Time Off from Day One
403-B Retirement Plan
4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
Career Development
Whole Person Well-being Resources
Mental Health Resources and Support
Pet Benefits

Schedule and Location

Schedule: Full time

Shift: Day (United States of America)

Address: 601 E Rollins St

City: Orlando

State: Florida

Postal Code: 32803

Job Description

Performs quality reviews on coded records to validate ICD-10, ICD-10-PCS, MS-DRG, APR-DRGs, and overall coding accuracy retrospectively and concurrently. Provides continuing education to individual coders and the coding staff concerning changes in the coding and reimbursement system and any weaknesses identified during the coding validation reviews. Reviews, analyzes, and interprets clinical documentation, seeking clarification from the physician when discrepancies exist, and effectively communicates with physicians and allied health personnel. Assists with writing compelling appeals to all DRG denials from outside agencies, referencing Official Coding Guidelines and Coding Clinic advice as appropriate to defend the DRG assignment and protect the organization’s reimbursement. Serves as a resource to other departments in the Revenue Cycle to ensure business continuity and optimal revenue cycle management. Uses critical thinking and sound judgment in decision-making, balancing reimbursement considerations with regulatory compliance. Prepares statistical reports conveying the individual and overall accuracy of coding. Assumes personal responsibility for professional growth, development, and continuing education to maintain a high level of proficiency. Maintains the confidentiality of employees, patients, administrative, and medical staff information with no infractions. Works with other Coding team members to keep coding within two days of discharge and hospital coding days within three days, maintaining a median coding turn-around time of 3 days or less. Meets and maintains established productivity standards and a 98% or better in coding accuracy. Performs concurrent coding as assigned. Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Strong IP coding skills
Understanding of code edits
Experience with Epic a plus
Optum experience a plus
Expansive knowledge of Medicare DRGs, APR-DRG, coding guidelines and guidance materials, and reimbursement systems. [Required]
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills; proficient in and demonstrate excellent physician relations. [Required]
Computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Encoder software. [Required]
Self-motivated and able to work independently in a remote setting. [Required]
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills [Required]
Comprehensive knowledge of coding functions, rules, and guidelines related to DRG assignments. [Required]
Strong ability to organize/triage work and manage multiple priorities simultaneously with little supervision. [Required]
Possesses knowledge about risk adjustment and publicly reported hospital data. [Required]
Possesses knowledge about patient safety indicators, SOI/ROM, and the importance of hospital publicly reported data, value-based purchasing, and how coding impacts these measures. [Required]
Comprehensive experience with cases requiring more complex coding skills, such as advanced cardiovascular, cardiothoracic, neurological, and orthopedic surgical procedures, extended or prolonged length of stays (> 100 days), BMT and other solid organ transplantations, ECMO, cutting-edge surgical advancements that are considered new and innovative, procedures that may be considered experimental or research-based, and other complicated treatments or procedures provided in a quaternary care facility. [Preferred]
Exhaustive knowledge of inpatient coding and working knowledge of ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, MSDRG’s, APRDRG’s, HAC’s, POA indicators, CMI and all regulatory compliance requirements. [Required]
Excellent computer skills with a knowledge of Excel spreadsheets. [Required]