Coding Compliance Auditor - Physician Practice
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is the global leader in physical medicine and rehabilitation for adults and children with the most severe, complex conditions. By joining our team, you’ll be part of our life-changing mission and vision. You’ll contribute to an innovative, multifaceted culture that is second to none — one that embraces collaboration, excellence, discovery and compassion. You’ll play a role in something that’s never been done before as we integrate science and clinical care to help patients achieve better, faster outcomes — as we Advance Human Ability, together.
Job Description Summary
The Coding Compliance Auditor - Physicians Practice, utilizing a strong coding background and clinical knowledge, will perform physician documentation and coding audits, facilitate education to support the potential to prevent loss of revenue, optimize charge capture, and adhere to all compliance standards for physicians practice.
The Coding Compliance Auditor - Physicians Practice will consistently demonstrate support of the SRALAB statement of Vision, Mission and Core Values by striving for excellence, contributing to the team efforts and showing respect and compassion for patients and their families, fellow employees, and all others with whom there is contact at or in the interest of the institute.
The Coding Compliance Auditor - Physicians Practice will demonstrate SRALAB Core Attributes: Communication, Accountability, Flexibility/Adaptability, Judgment/Problem Solving, Customer Service and SRALAB Values (Hope, Compassion, Discovery, Collaboration, & Commitment to Excellence) while fulfilling job duties.
Job Description
The Coding Compliance Auditor - Physicians Practice will:
• Perform audits to assess the quality of documentation, accuracy of charge code assignment and review financial billing statements.
• Assist the compliance officer in assigned projects from internal or external sources.
• Perform assigned Medicaid, Medicare, and other third party payer audits.
• Answer any physician and/or clinic questions and concerns regarding current ICD-10 and CPT guidelines.
• Assist in coding outpatient records as needed.
• Provide coding training and updates for coding staff, physicians and clinics as assigned.
• Assist in coordination of the compilation of data relative to regulatory agencies and the accreditation process.
• Review charge master updates and additions for appropriate current ICD-10 and CPT code assignment.
• Perform all other duties that may be assigned in the best interest of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.
Reporting Relationships:
• Report directly to the Manager, Medical Records Coding
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
• Coding Certification through AHIMA or AAPC for Inpatient or Outpatient coding. (i.e., RHIA, RHIT, CCS, or CCS-P certification) and maintains continuing education requirements.
• Minimum 2 Years of ICD-10 and CPT coding experience and clinical knowledge.
• Knowledge of regulatory, billing, and other coding guidelines.
• Thorough knowledge of related prospective payment systems.
• Auditing skills for coding quality and compliance.
• Advanced computer skills, PC-experience with Windows based applications.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate with other departments, physicians, outside agencies, and key customers. Good writing skills to create reports and ability to graphically present audit data.
Working Conditions:
• Remote
• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
Pay and Benefits*:
Pay Range:
$47,300.00 - $78,700.00
Benefits:
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab offers a comprehensive benefits program that is competitive with our industry peers in our geographic locations: https://www.sralab.org/benefits
• Benefits and benefits’ eligibility can vary by position. Actual compensation will be determined by equity and qualifications of the role.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunity without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, order of protection status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other characteristics protected by law.
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Job Description Summary
The Coding Compliance Auditor - Physicians Practice, utilizing a strong coding background and clinical knowledge, will perform physician documentation and coding audits, facilitate education to support the potential to prevent loss of revenue, optimize charge capture, and adhere to all compliance standards for physicians practice.
The Coding Compliance Auditor - Physicians Practice will consistently demonstrate support of the SRALAB statement of Vision, Mission and Core Values by striving for excellence, contributing to the team efforts and showing respect and compassion for patients and their families, fellow employees, and all others with whom there is contact at or in the interest of the institute.
The Coding Compliance Auditor - Physicians Practice will demonstrate SRALAB Core Attributes: Communication, Accountability, Flexibility/Adaptability, Judgment/Problem Solving, Customer Service and SRALAB Values (Hope, Compassion, Discovery, Collaboration, & Commitment to Excellence) while fulfilling job duties.
Job Description
The Coding Compliance Auditor - Physicians Practice will:
• Perform audits to assess the quality of documentation, accuracy of charge code assignment and review financial billing statements.
• Assist the compliance officer in assigned projects from internal or external sources.
• Perform assigned Medicaid, Medicare, and other third party payer audits.
• Answer any physician and/or clinic questions and concerns regarding current ICD-10 and CPT guidelines.
• Assist in coding outpatient records as needed.
• Provide coding training and updates for coding staff, physicians and clinics as assigned.
• Assist in coordination of the compilation of data relative to regulatory agencies and the accreditation process.
• Review charge master updates and additions for appropriate current ICD-10 and CPT code assignment.
• Perform all other duties that may be assigned in the best interest of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.
Reporting Relationships:
• Report directly to the Manager, Medical Records Coding
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
• Coding Certification through AHIMA or AAPC for Inpatient or Outpatient coding. (i.e., RHIA, RHIT, CCS, or CCS-P certification) and maintains continuing education requirements.
• Minimum 2 Years of ICD-10 and CPT coding experience and clinical knowledge.
• Knowledge of regulatory, billing, and other coding guidelines.
• Thorough knowledge of related prospective payment systems.
• Auditing skills for coding quality and compliance.
• Advanced computer skills, PC-experience with Windows based applications.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate with other departments, physicians, outside agencies, and key customers. Good writing skills to create reports and ability to graphically present audit data.
Working Conditions:
• Remote
• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
Pay and Benefits*:
Pay Range:
$47,300.00 - $78,700.00
Benefits:
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab offers a comprehensive benefits program that is competitive with our industry peers in our geographic locations: https://www.sralab.org/benefits
• Benefits and benefits’ eligibility can vary by position. Actual compensation will be determined by equity and qualifications of the role.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunity without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, order of protection status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other characteristics protected by law.
EEO is the Law | EEO is the Law - Know Your Rights | View our Full Policy
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is an Affirmative Action Employer as required by law.
Apply tot his job
Apply To this Job