[Remote] Coding Compliance Auditor 2, Health Information Management, Full Time, Days
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Jackson Health System is a world-class academic medical center located in Miami, Florida. They are seeking a Coding Compliance Auditor 2 to analyze coded data, ensure coding accuracy, and perform audits on inpatient and outpatient coders while providing education and guidance to the coding staff.
Responsibilities
• Performs Internal Coding Audits on inpatient and outpatient coders providing feedback and re-training as required
• Reviews findings from External Coding Audits for validity of DRG assignment and provide responses if there is a disagreement
• Discusses findings and any discrepancies in coding accuracy with external vendor, citing Coding Guidelines and coding Clinics
• Perform SMART edit reviews and educate the internal coders on their errors
• Review and respond to email requests from the CBO for DRG validation, missing procedure codes, Discharge Status discrepancies and Present on Admission assignments
• Provide responses to inquires from insurance companies regarding accuracy in codes used by the facility
• Reviews claim denials/audits from insurance companies
• Provide education and guidance to the CDI team and the inpatient and outpatient coding staff, reviewing diagnoses and/or procedures that require clarifications
• Annual coding updates are reviewed at these sessions, as well as, Coding Guidelines and Coding Clinics
• Works with the Rehabilitation Teams from Jackson Main and Jackson North reviewing and advising on concurrent coding worksheets
• Works with the CBO and the Revenue Cycle Team providing DRG validation and correcting accounts with missing or incorrect coding
• Provides feedback to the coder involved in each case
• Entering coding for in-house patients as per CBO request
• Works closely with the CDI Team including concurrent DRG validation; provides assistance with assigning DRG's to in-house patients and provides individual guidance and education in applying Coding Guidelines
• Works with different services educating them on appropriate documentation to support the severity of the patient's condition. Neonatology Team, Burn Center, etc
Skills
• 5 to 7 years of related experience
• High school diploma
• Prior coding experience
• Bachelor's degree in related field
Company Overview
• Jackson Health System is a nonprofit academic medical system offering world-class care to any person who walks through its doors. It was founded in 1918, and is headquartered in North Miami Beach, Florida, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://jacksonhealth.org/.
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