Overview
Full-time, day shift role within Centralized Coding at Covenant Health.
Position Summary
Performs complex internal coding audit work for inpatient, outpatient, and/or physician office accounts. Leads coding and compliance audit projects related to documentation and billing compliance, provides consulting support to management and staff, and may coordinate coding investigations. Responsible for education and training of coders, CDI staff, and/or physician office staff, and serves as a coding resource for related questions.
Also supports ICD-10 planning and implementation, including training, audit preparation, and physician education. Works independently with limited supervision and significant latitude for initiative and judgment.
Qualifications
- 3 to 5 years of experience in acute care coding, including inpatient, outpatient, and/or physician practice coding
- Strong working knowledge of healthcare billing, Medicare/Medicaid billing guidelines, and third-party payor rules and regulations
- Experience in problem solving and analytical reviews
- Proficiency with PCs, Windows, Excel, and word processing software
- Strong public relations and educational skills
- Certification in field of study; acceptable certifications include RHIT, RHIA, AAPC, CPC, or CPMA
Location
Tennessee, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Senior
Remote work allowed
No
Posted
3 weeks ago