Inpatient Coding Compliance Auditor
Memorial Hermann Health System
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Texas • United States
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About the role
- Ensure the accuracy and completeness of clinical coding resulting in appropriate reimbursement and data integrity
- Conduct regular coding audits and monitor coding accuracy, providing feedback to coding staff
- Develop educational sessions for coding staff regarding documentation and accurate coding
- Serve as a resource for coding staff on coding and documentation standards
- Design audit tools to monitor the accuracy of clinical coding
- Conduct trend analyses to identify patterns and variations in coding practices
- Abide by the Standards of Ethical Coding set forth by AHIMA
- Ensure safe care to patients, staff, and visitors; adhere to all policies and standards
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED, required
- Inpatient - Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Certified Coding Associate (CCA), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), or Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC) Coding Certification(s) from American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) or American Association of Professional Coders (AAPC) required.
- Four (4) years of relevant hospital coding or auditing experience required.
- Extensive knowledge of ICD-10-CM and CPT coding principles and guidelines.
- Working knowledge of reimbursement systems and regulations and policies pertaining to documentation, coding, and billing.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Professional development opportunities
- Flexible working hours
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
clinical codingcoding auditsdocumentation standardsICD-10-CMCPT codingreimbursement systemscoding principlescoding guidelinesbilling regulations
Soft Skills
effective communicationfeedback provisioneducational developmenttrend analysis
Certifications
Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)Certified Coding Associate (CCA)Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC)