CoxHealth Outpatient Coding Auditor

Company: CoxHealth
Location: Springfield
Posted on: March 19, 2023

Job Description:

Summary Job Summary The Outpatient Coding Auditor/Trainer will work with the Outpatient Coder Trainee, Outpatient Coder I, II and III to ensure that their coding is meeting Quality accuracy based on Coding Guidelines and other rules set forth to govern Coding practices. This includes the Official Coding Guidelines and AHA Coding Clinic for ICD 10 CM coding and CPT 4 guidelines. The Outpatient Coding Auditor/Trainer will participate in developing and maintaining the CoxHealth Outpatient Coding Guidelines as well working with the Outpatient Coding Supervisor to keep it updated. The Outpatient Coding Auditor/Trainer will initiate training needs ongoing and will provide guidance with training and education to changes either via email/PowerPoint, CoxHealth Coding Audit Tool or via 3M Audit Expert Compliance Tool. They serve as the Coding expert in Outpatient Coding and are involved in Coding Leadership meetings. Their expertise will be used to access new products, education changes and working with other departments to resolve issues. Job Requirements Education Required: High school diploma or equivalent Experience Required: 3 years' experience with hospital Outpatient Coding and experience with encoders and other coding software. Preferred: 2 years' experience of Outpatient Coding auditing. Skills Detailed knowledge of coding guidelines and the ability to apply coding guidelines when reviewing documentation in the medical record. Must have experience with detailed knowledge of the format, functions, and use of the medical record. Expert knowledge of ICD 10 CM and CPT-4 classification systems. Detailed knowledge of APC's. Ability to perform computer data entry. Ability to work with others and communicate effectively. Licensure/Certification/Registration Required: AHIMA Approved Credential: RHIA, RHIT, or CCS OR AAPC Approved Credential: CPC or COC Additional Information Job Benefits & Perks! Tuition reimbursement up to $1200 per year Additional Educational Assistance programs available Health/Dental/Vision Retirement with employer match 20% tuition discount on most classes at Cox College On-site Daycare with extended hours, holidays and weekends Employee Discount at CoxHealth Fitness Centers Pharmacy delivery to your unit On-site Employee Health services Opportunity to earn referral bonuses of up to $5,000 per hire for certain positions 1906 Employee Store Cafeteria discount If you would like more information about job benefits & perks, please feel free to email us @ hr-recruitment@coxhealth.com or visit https://www.coxhealth.com/employees/benefits/

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