Consulting Auditor, Outpatient and Profee Coding specialty

LexiCode Corporation; United States; Remote; USD 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LexiCode Corporation is seeking a Consulting Auditor specialized in Outpatient and Profee Coding. In this role, you will conduct essential audits on medical records to validate coding accuracy and compliance with guidelines, collaborating closely with healthcare professionals. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits package, aimed at supporting a diverse workforce in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and wellness plans

401(k)-retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Commuter benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in outpatient coding required.
• Proficiency in ICD-10-CM, CPT coding, and EHR systems.
• Strong understanding of coding guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Audit diagnostic and procedural codes for compliance.
• Review medical records to identify diagnoses and procedures.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of coded data.

Skills

Analytical aptitude

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P, CPC, COC, or CIC credentials

Job description

Consulting Auditor, Outpatient and Profee Coding specialty

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Base pay range

$76,000.00/yr - $90,000.00/yr

About Exela

Exela is a business process automation (BPA) leader, leveraging a global footprint and proprietary technology to provide digital transformation solutions enhancing quality, productivity, and end-user experience. With decades of expertise operating mission-critical processes, Exela serves a growing roster of more than 4,000 customers throughout 50 countries, including over 60% of the Fortune 100. With foundational technologies spanning information management, workflow automation, and integrated communications, Exela's software and services include multi-industry department solution suites addressing finance & accounting, human capital management, and legal management, as well as industry-specific solutions for banking, healthcare, insurance, and public sectors. - Through cloud-enabled platforms, built on a configurable stack of automation modules, and 17,500+ employees operating in 23 countries, Exela rapidly deploys integrated technology and operations as an end-to-end digital journey partner.

Health & Wellness

We offer comprehensive health and wellness plans, including medical, dental and vision coverage for eligible employees and family members; paid time off; and commuter benefits. In addition, supplemental income protection including short term insurance coverage is available. We also offer a 401(k)-retirement savings plan to assist eligible employees in saving for their retirement. Participants are provided access to financial wellness resources and retirement planning services.

Military Hiring

Exela seeks job applicants from all walks of life and backgrounds including, but not limited to, those who are transitioning military members, veterans, reservists, National Guard members, military spouses and their family members. Individuals will be considered no matter their military rank or specialty.

Remote Consultant, Outpatient Facility and Profee Coding Auditor

Job Summary

As a Consultant at LexiCode, you will join a dynamic team of coding experts dedicated to delivering exceptional services to our valued clients. Your primary responsibility will be audit diagnostic and procedural codes assigned by coders to medical records, ensuring compliance with coding guidelines and regulations. LexiCode is required by state specific laws to include the salary range for this role when hiring a resident in applicable locations.

Pay Disclosure

The pay range for this position starts at $76,000 - $90,000; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Bonus opportunities may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered.

Job Description

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Perform concurrent and retrospective ICD-10 and CPT (including Evaluation & Management) coding analysis of medical records to validate code assignment.
• Thoroughly review and analyze medical records to identify pertinent diagnoses, procedures, and treatments.
• Ensure the integrity and precision of coded data.
• Stay abreast of evolving coding guidelines, regulations, and industry best practices through continuous research.
• Collaborate closely with healthcare professionals, including physicians and nurses, to clarify documentation and gather supplementary information as required.
• Maintain optimal productivity levels while adhering to established coding quality and efficiency benchmarks.
• Uphold strict patient confidentiality and privacy standards in strict compliance with HIPAA regulations.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Possession of one of the following AHIMA credentials: RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P; or one of the following AAPC credentials: CPC, COC, or CIC.
• Minimum of 5 year of experience in Outpatient coding - Facility and Profee.
• Proficiency in ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT and/or HCPCS coding, as appropriate, encompassing comprehensive knowledge of guidelines and conventions.
• Competence in utilizing coding software and electronic health record (EHR) systems.
• Strong analytical aptitude to interpret intricate medical documentation accurately.
• Detail-oriented approach, ensuring precision and accuracy in all coding assignments.
• Exceptional communication skills to facilitate effective collaboration with healthcare professionals.
• Strong organizational and time management capabilities to meet coding deadlines.
  
  

EEO Statement

Exela is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equality opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will considered for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, gender/sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Exela recruiters or representatives will only contact you from emails ending with @exelaonline.com, @exelatech.com, @lexicode.com, @rustconsulting.com or @ersgroup.com. We would never ask you for payment or ask you to deposit a check into your personal bank account during the recruitment process.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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