What you want to know:
Direct Hire position
FULL TIME – this position is full-time 40 hours weekly
Very flexible schedule
100% Remote position
Competitive pay
Strong benefits package
Paid AHIMA or AAPC dues after 90 days
Annual CEU stipend
A minimum of 2 years audit experience
Must have at least one of the following certifications: CCS, RHIA or RHIT
Performance standards: Maintains 95% coding accuracy rate and history of strong productivity standards
Experience with various software including EMR, Encoder and Auditing software
Will require high speed home internet connections and a quiet home office environment free from distractions
Responsibilities:
Performs inpatient and outpatient coding audits medical records
Reviews records to determine if record was properly coded or if additional
Provides coder education via the auditing process
Prepares preliminary results for review
Reviews APC/DRG change disagreements with appropriate manager
Prepares the final reports for the coding audit. Participates in settlement of audit findings.
Provides coder education via email and/or conference call using the audit spreadsheet findings and comments
Attends coding workshops as necessary
Keeps abreast of regulatory changes
Organizes and prioritizes multiple cases concurrently to ensure departmental workflow and case resolution
Shows versatility and exemplary work including a wide range of services coded
Meets with client facility representatives to discuss issues and trends identified in audit
Develops and implements education for physician, nursing, and other clinical staff to improve documentation
Demonstrate initiative and judgment in performance of job responsibilities
Communicates with co-workers, management, and hospital staff regarding clinical and reimbursement issues
Qualifications:
CCS Certification at minimum but will also accept RHIA or RHIT (must have one of these three)
Looking for a minimum of 2 years audit experience – comfortable with a variety of experience such as academic medical centers, regional hospitals, etc but needs to be more than just small facilitie
Track record of acceptable productivity standards
Maintain 95% accuracy rate
Experience with various software including EMR, Encoder and Auditing software
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This is a remote, work from home position. You may be located anywhere within the US.