What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inpatient Coding Auditor Virtual position at AdventHealth Tampa?
All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:
- Paid Days Off from Day One
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- Career Development
- Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
- Mental Health Resources and Support
Our promise to you:
Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.
Schedule: Full Time
Shift : Days
The commun ity you’ll be caring for: AdventHealth Division
- AdventHealth Pepin Heart Institute, known across the country for its advances in cardiovascular disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment and research.
- Surgical Pioneers – the first in Tampa with the latest robotics in spine surgery
- Building a brand new, six story surgical and patient care tower which will ensure state of the art medical and surgical car for generations to come
- Awarded the Get With The Guidelines – Stroke GOLD Quality Achievement Award from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association and have been recognized as a recipient of their Target: Stroke Honor Roll for our expertise in stroke care. We have also received certification by The Joint Commission in collaboration with the American Stroke Association as a Primary Stroke Center.
The ro le you’ll contribute:
The Inpatient Coding Quality Auditor, under general supervision of the Inpatient Operations Manager, is responsible for the daily auditing of records. The Inpatient Coding Quality Auditor works in collaboration with the Manager to ensure the integrity of coded data, the education and training of the inpatient coding staff, as well as being a resource to the entire organization on issues related to coded data. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all. Works collaboratively with the Clinical Documentation Improvement team to ensure our charts have consistent and clear documentation that accurately reflects what occurred during the inpatient admission.
The val ue you’ll bring to the team:
- Reviews records for DRG and overall coding accuracy retrospectively and concurrently as assigned by manager and/or Director.
- Reviews and addresses all third party/Regulatory Agencies requests for DRG changes or quality studies.
- Reviews monthly pre-bill accounts for coding accuracy and reporting to Corporate for scorecard.
- Codes and abstract charts in accordance with ICD-10-CM conventions, applying coding rules applicable to AdventHealth West Florida Division and requirements of Medicare and payor specifications.
- Assign DRGs on chart in accordance with all UHDDS rules, ICD-10 Coding Conventions, Guidelines and approved coding policies and procedures.
- Participates in the mortality/risk adjustment reviews when assigned.
- Assists with post-payment DRG appeals.
- Maintains 98% accuracy rate.
- Assists manager in maintaining goals for accounts discharged not final billed.
- Assists in reviewing and correcting any information for the Agency for Healthcare Administration (AHCA).
Qualifications
T he expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience coding inpatient records.
- CCS required. Will accept RHIA or RHIT in lieu of CCS
This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.
Category: Health Information Management
Organization: AdventHealth Tampa
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: 1 - Day
Req ID: 25006809
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.
