Remote VA Medical Coding Auditor & Trainer

Aptive; United States; Remote; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work within US

Job summary

Aptive Resources seeks experienced coding auditors to conduct external audits for VA medical centers across the US. You will audit inpatient DRG, outpatient, and professional coding, reporting findings and teaching VA staff how to improve accuracy.

Approximately 5,000 records yearly across facilities in GA, AL, SC are expected. Responsibilities include building valid samples, reviewing policies, classifying errors, and delivering final reports within 15 business days.

Qualifications

• Active RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P, CPC, or CPC-H credential.
• 3+ years consulting in large tertiary care hospitals and outpatient settings.
• 3+ years of education/training experience and coding experience.
• 2 client references for audit work and a current resume.

Responsibilities

• Audit inpatient facility (DRG), outpatient facility, and inpatient professional services.
• Review up to 25 diagnoses and 25 procedures per record for accuracy.
• Develop sampling plans and data collection tools for audits.
• Prepare training materials and lead sessions for staff and physicians.
• Deliver draft and final audit reports within set timelines.

Skills

Audit quality

Training/teaching

Report writing

Data analysis

Education

RHIA

RHIT

CCS

CCS-P

CPC

CPC-H

Tools

CPT/HCPCS tools

DRG/MS-DRG

NCCI edits

Job description

Aptive Resources seeks experienced coding auditors to conduct external audits for VA medical centers across the US. You will audit inpatient DRG, outpatient, and professional coding, reporting findings and teaching VA staff how to improve accuracy.

Approximately 5,000 records yearly across facilities in GA, AL, SC are expected. Responsibilities include building valid samples, reviewing policies, classifying errors, and delivering final reports within 15 business days.