Healthcare Coding Auditor & Education Specialist

DaMar Staffing; Florida; Remote; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a skilled coding educator to provide continuous education to Coding Staff and perform complex audits of coded data for accuracy, completeness, and consistency in outpatient and inpatient records.

The role requires ICD10CM/PCS, CPT4, HCPCS proficiency and encoder tools, with AHIMA credentials preferred. 2+ years of experience in coding audits and education are desirable and the position is located in Boca Raton.

Qualifications

• If not CCS or RHIT certified upon hire they must obtain within 2 years.
• Prefer bachelor's degree in health information management or equivalent.
• Prefer AHIMA approved ICD10CM / PCS trainer.
• Proficient in ICD10CM / PCS, CPT4, and HCPCS coding conventions and guidelines, encoder and National and Local Coverage Determinations.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• The primary purpose of this position is to impart continuous education to Coding Staff.
• Independently reviewing coded data quality through ongoing analysis and evaluation of outpatient or inpatient records.
• Performs concurrent audits on accuracy of APC, ASC or MS-DRGs as well as on quality of medical record documentation needed for accurate coding.
• Prepare reports, and performs constant tracking and trending of audit results as well as prepare presentations for Coding Staff education.
• Works with HIM coding management in preparing education and training for coders, clinical department and / or physicians for documentation improvement on a monthly, quarterly and on an as needed basis.
• Create consistency and efficiency in outpatient or inpatient claims processing and data collection to optimize APC, ASC or DRG reimbursement.

Skills

ICD-10-CM / PCS proficiency

CPT / HCPCS knowledge

Encoder tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in health information management or equivalent

Tools

Encoder software

Job description

Baptist Health is seeking a skilled coding educator to provide continuous education to Coding Staff and perform complex audits of coded data for accuracy, completeness, and consistency in outpatient and inpatient records.

The role requires ICD10CM/PCS, CPT4, HCPCS proficiency and encoder tools, with AHIMA credentials preferred. 2+ years of experience in coding audits and education are desirable and the position is located in Boca Raton.