Medical Coding Auditor – Inpatient, OIG Focus
Job Description:
- Review and audit medical records to ensure accurate coding of diagnoses, procedures, and services using ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes.
- Ensure that coding practices comply with federal, state, and payer-specific regulations and guidelines, including HIPAA and CMS standards.
- Detect discrepancies and coding errors, provide feedback, and collaborate with coding staff to correct inaccuracies in medical documentation.
- Provide training and support to coding staff on best practices, coding updates, and compliance standards.
- Prepare detailed audit reports that highlight findings, trends, and areas for improvement.
- Work closely with medical billing, compliance, and clinical teams to ensure that coding supports accurate billing and reimbursement processes.
Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent GED required.
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management, Medical Coding, or a related field preferred.
- Active certification is required.
- Certified Professional Coder (CPC) and/or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) are preferred, while CPC-H, CPC-P, RHIA, RHIT, or CCS-P are all generally accepted as well.
- At least three (3) years of direct experience in coding/auditing applicable services, and medical chart review for all provider/claim types.
- Coding for emergency care, observation, and same day surgery is preferred.
- Prior auditing experience desirable in either a provider setting, or payer experience in claim processing, edit development, and/or coding and reimbursement policy a plus.
- Previous payer experience in a claim processing, edit development, and/or coding and reimbursement policy a plus.
Benefits:
- medical
- dental
- vision
- HSA/FSA options
- life insurance coverage
- 401(k) savings plans
- family/parental leave
- paid holidays
- paid time off annually
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