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Role Description

Under indirect supervision, the Coding Compliance Audit/Education Specialist audits medical records for compliance with federal coding regulations and guidelines. Successful candidates will have extensive knowledge of auditing and education on CPT, ICD-10, and HCPCS codes and guidelines.

• Conduct audits (i.e. baseline, routine periodic, and focused) comparing medical record documentation to reported CPT/HCPCS and ICD-10-CM codes with consideration of applicable federal and state laws, regulations, and guidelines.
• Research, interpret and communicate federal and state laws and guidelines pertaining to CMS and Medicare.
• Acts as an internal expert on coding issues to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Preparation of audit reports including summary of findings.
• Conduct post-audit provider education with individual or large provider groups.
• Schedule trainings with provider’s offices, individual providers and groups of providers.
• Provides feedback, initial and ongoing education and training, and technical support with regard to proper documentation guidelines, service selection, charge capture, supervision, timely submission, healthcare data accuracy, and coding principles.
• Communicates audit findings to providers to track education completion and escalation.
• Interacts professionally and effectively with physicians, leaders, staff, and internal teams.
• Provides coding assessment, consultation, education, and issue resolution to key stakeholders as requested.
• Able to have honest, difficult conversations with providers about compliance, documentation, and code assignment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of audit and provider education experience is preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of CPT, ICD-10, and HCPCS codes and guidelines.
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) and Certified Professional Medical Auditor (CPMA) required.
• Experience working with MDAudit and Athena is a plus.
• Must comply with all HIPAA rules and regulations.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently.

Requirements

• The salary range for this role is $70,000.00 to $80,000.00 in base pay and exclusive of any bonuses or benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, and pet insurance, 401K, paid time off, and other wellness programs).
• This role is also eligible for an annual bonus targeted at 15%.
• The base pay offered will be determined based on relevant factors such as experience, education, and geographic location.

Benefits

• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
• Employees who regularly work from home offices are eligible for expense reimbursement to offset this cost.