Medical Coding Auditor - REMOTE at Jobgether – United States
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United States, United States
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Medical Coding Auditor - REMOTE
This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Medical Coding Auditor. This role is crucial in ensuring the accuracy and appropriateness of medical coding on claims submitted against medical records. The Medical Coding Auditor will play a significant role in cost reduction by enhancing the precision of provider contract payments and ensuring correct claims payments for CPT/HCPCS code assignments. The candidate will often need to make independent decisions and will have the opportunity to contribute to quality improvement initiatives. You will work in a collaborative environment that prioritizes healthcare and compliance.Accountabilities
This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Medical Coding Auditor. This role is crucial in ensuring the accuracy and appropriateness of medical coding on claims submitted against medical records. The Medical Coding Auditor will play a significant role in cost reduction by enhancing the precision of provider contract payments and ensuring correct claims payments for CPT/HCPCS code assignments. The candidate will often need to make independent decisions and will have the opportunity to contribute to quality improvement initiatives. You will work in a collaborative environment that prioritizes healthcare and compliance.Accountabilities
- Verify and ensure the accuracy of procedure codes based on services rendered
- Review medical documentation for clinical indicators to ensure compliance with coding guidelines
- Utilize encoders and various coding resources effectively
- Conduct peer reviews to ensure adherence to coding standards and provide necessary reports
- Maintain strict patient and physician confidentiality
- Keep current with ICD-10 and CPT coding guidelines and government regulations
- Participate in process improvement initiatives
- CPC, COC, CCS, ROCC, RHIA, or RHIT Certification with at least 3 years of experience post-certification
- Strong knowledge of CPT/HCPCS coding and outpatient specialty surgeries
- Ability to interpret operative reports for coding
- Experience in chemotherapy/therapeutic infusion coding
- Proven ability to exercise judgment and manage workload independently
- Attention to detail and strong communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs (Word, Excel)
- Remote work opportunity with flexible hours
- Access to professional development and continuing education
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Paid time off, holidays, and volunteer time off
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Life insurance and additional wellness programs
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United States, United States