What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coding Auditor- Professional Services position at Wellstar Health System, Inc.?
Facility: 1800 Parkway Center
Job Posting
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A Brief Overview
As part of the Coding Audit and Education section within the HIM and Coding Division of Wellstar MCG, the Coding Auditor-Professional Services is responsible for conducting coding and provider documentation reviews for AU Health professional service encounters. Audits will include planned and triggered pre and post bill reviews to assess the quality of coding and documentation. Audit findings will drive process improvement and provider and coder education initiatives.
What you will do
- Documents and reports all results to the Coding Managers/Directors and Coding Audit and Education Leadership. Organizes audit samples and accurately records audit findings using approved protocols, audit tools and worksheets. Reviews and answers questions regarding the audit findings in accordance with policies. Works closely with Coding, Audit, Compliance and Education Leadership to develop internal and external audit plans needed to enhance the overall auditing and education process. 30%
- Follows policies and procedures, performs internal audits to determine professional coding and provider documentation compliance with established policies, guidelines, and regulations. Reviews provider documentation and provider entered CPT codes to determine compliance with provider billing requirements. Performs daily focused coding pre-bill and/or post-bill reviews using coding compliance software. 30%
- Participates in audit, education, and coding team meetings to discuss results, corrective action, educational opportunities and performance dashboards. Communicates recommendations for identified educational opportunities based on audit findings as compared to applicable regulatory, compliance, and correct coding guidelines. Assists in the development of education sessions to Hospital Departments, Coders, and physicians related to audit findings. 15%
- Maintains knowledge of coding and billing requirements and regulatory changes. Performs production coding of inpatient and clinic ambulatory professional service encounters as needed. 15%
- Compliance with Patient/Family-Centered Care standards through the following: Demonstrates dignity and respect for patient and family for patient and family knowledge, values, beliefs, and cultural background in the planning and delivery of care. Provides information sharing, ensuring patients and families receive timely, complete, and accurate information in order to effectively participate in care and decision-making. Encourages patient and family participation in care and decision-making. 10%
Qualifications
- High School Diploma General Required and(
- GED General Required or
- Bachelors Health Administration Preferred or)
- Minimum 3 years professional billing, coding and/or auditing of medical records for multiple specialities Required
- Minimum 3 years coding multi-specialities Preferred
- CPC - Cert Prof Coder
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