Coding Quality Coach

WellSky; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent medical with Rx, dental, and vision benefits

Mental Health support through EAP

Generous paid time off, plus 13 paid holidays

100% vested 401(K) retirement plans

Educational assistance up to $2500 per year

Job summary

WellSky is seeking a Coding Quality Coach to perform medical coding quality audits and address quality concerns. You will provide feedback on audited records and work closely with both US and international teams.

Required qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience, 0-2 years in a related field, and necessary coding certifications. The position offers excellent medical benefits, mental health support, and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• At least 0-2 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience with coding quality audits and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform coding quality audits according to policies and procedures.
• Complete audits as prioritized by the quality team.
• Analyze coder reviews and provide feedback.

Skills

Coding Certification (HCS-D or BCHH-C)

OASIS Certification (HCS-O)

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience

Job description

The Coding Quality Coach is responsible for performing medical coding quality audit assignments and addressing agency-specific quality concerns. The scope of this job involves providing service to clients and the international and US-based coding and audit teams by providing appropriate feedback and guidance on audited records and agency requested revisions.

We invite you to apply today and join us in shaping the future of healthcare!

Key Responsibilities

• Perform coding quality audits following coding quality policies and procedures, including Medicare, CMS or pay program guidelines, and ensure compliance with appropriate coding practices, regulatory standards, and contractual requirements.
• Complete audits as determined by quality team's daily prioritization and support improved performance of coders in all service lines.
• Analyze quality of coder reviews and provide feedback to quality management team regarding concerns.
• Collaborate with operations team to ensure awareness of coding team performance against key metrics compared to internal coding quality standards.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience
• At least 0-2 years of relevant work experience
• Coding Certified (HCS-D or BCHH-C)
• OASIS Certified (HCS-O)

Job Expectations

• Willing to work additional or irregular hours as needed
• Must work in accordance with applicable security policies and procedures to safeguard company and client information
• Must be able to sit and view a computer screen for extended periods of time

WellSky is where independent thinking and collaboration come together to create an authentic culture. We thrive on innovation, inclusiveness, and cohesive perspectives. At WellSky you can make a difference.

WellSky provides equal employment opportunities to all people without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, military service, veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law. WellSky is proud to be a drug-free workplace.

Applicants for U.S.-based positions with WellSky must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Certain client-facing positions may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunizations and occupational health mandates.

Benefits

• Excellent medical with Rx, dental, and vision benefits
• Mental Health support through EAP
• Generous paid time off, plus 13 paid holidays
• 100% vested 401(K) retirement plans
• Educational assistance up to $2500 per year