Professional Coding Auditor & Educator (Remote)

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Silver Spring (MD); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Professional Coding Auditor & Educator to join their remote team. In this role, you will perform vital medical record audits, ensuring compliance with coding guidelines. You will collaborate with leadership to enhance coding accuracy and provide education to practitioners. This position offers competitive pay, flexible work schedules, and opportunities for professional growth. Join a mission-driven organization that prioritizes diversity and inclusion, and make a significant impact on healthcare quality and compliance.

Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Free Parking

Employee Discounts

Flexible Work Schedules

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-5 years of professional coding experience required.
• Ability to code from operative reports and prior auditing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor accuracy of coding and charge capture.
• Conduct ongoing reviews of medical record documentation and coding.

Skills

ICD-10 Coding

CPT Coding

HCPCS Modifiers

Medical Terminology

Auditing Skills

Communication Skills

Customer Service Orientation

Education

High School Diploma

Certified Professional Coder

Registered Health Information Technician

Tools

Windows-based Computer System

Job description

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Professional Coding Auditor & Educator (Remote)

Apply locations Silver Spring, Maryland time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id 00558248

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Job Title:

Coding Auditor and Educator (Remote)

Employment Type:

Full-Time

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(SUMMARY) Position Highlights:

• Competitive pay
• Additional Benefits: tuition reimbursement, free parking, employee discounts
• Quality of Life: Flexible work schedules
• Advancement: professional growth within the organization
• Location: Holy Cross Health has two hospitals and four healthcare centers all a short driving distance from Washington DC and Baltimore, MD.

Description:

• Monday-Friday

The Professional Coding Auditor Educator performs medical record audits including but not limited to analysis of medical record documentation, validation of primary and secondary diagnoses and procedures; and ensuring proper assignment of diagnosis and procedure codes using coding guidelines established by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

Responsibilities:

• Monitors accuracy of centralized coders’ charge capture and coding with proper ICD-10, CPTs, as well as proper modifiers, adhering to local ministry and Trinity practices and policies.
• Partners with leadership to improve HCC, high risk scoring, with provider and coder education.
• Conducts ongoing reviews of patient medical record documentation and procedural and diagnosis coding by each practitioner.
• Responsible for practitioner education in areas related to coding, documentation, and compliance.
• Works closely with leadership and the department to establish and modify the charge description master (CDM) methodology and pricing models to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Reports to the Manager, Provider Revenue Operations

What you will need:

• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Certified Professional Coder or Registered Health Information Technician accreditation required.
• Minimum of 2-5 years of professional coding experience with comprehensive knowledge of ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCs modifiers. Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and other third-party billing rules and regulations.
• 3-6 years of professional coding experience; ability to code from operative reports; prior auditing experience.( Preferred)
• Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to comfortably interact with diverse populations.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment with a strong customer-service orientation.
• Ability to handle patient and organizational information in a confidential manner.
• Ability to demonstrate competency with a standard desktop and Windows-based computer system, including a basic understanding of email, e-learning, intranet and computer navigation. Ability to use other software as required to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Demonstrated dependability and regular attendance.
• Solid understanding of ICD-10 and CPT coding and medical terminology, with knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, Health Maintenance Organization and commercial insurance plans.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment as appropriate within standard practices and procedures. .

Pay Range: $29.13 - $40.79

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location

About us:

Holy Cross Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system that serves more than 240,000 individuals each year from Maryland's two largest counties — Montgomery and Prince George's counties. Holy Cross Health earns numerous national awards, clinical designations and accreditations across a wide range of specialties for providing innovative, high-quality health care services. We were named one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for 2021.

Holy Cross Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to Minority/Females/disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) status

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

About Us

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs.