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Wellstar Health System

Lead Coding Services Auditor

Wellstar Health System, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383

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Wellstar Health System How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. Job Summary The Lead Coding Services Auditor is responsible for conducting prebill and retrospective reviews to include, but not limited to, focused reviews on identified opportunities, mortality, PSI (patient safety indicators) and coder focused audits. The Lead Coding Services Auditor serves as a mentor for the auditing team providing expert level expertise and feedback to the auditing and leadership team. The Lead Coding Auditor will represent the auditing team in meetings within and outside the department on subject matter within the owning area. Core Responsibilities And Essential Functions

Capture of Data and Reporting: Perform lead duties in support of team in regard to data and reporting. Collect and appropriately record data in auditing software and/or spreadsheets. Work assignments in accordance with leadership direction. Follow verbal and written processes and instructions. Communicate messages verbally and via email in a manner to achieve an objective. Required Minimum Education Associate's Degree in Health Information Management, Business, or other health care related field Required. Bachelor's Degree in Health Information Management, Business, or other health care related field Preferred. Required Minimum License(s) And Certification(s)

Cert Coding Spec-Preferred or Reg Health Information Admin-Preferred or Reg Health Information Tech-Preferred Required Minimum Experience Minimum 1 year Served in a Coding Auditor Role at Wellstar for at least one year, is fully trained and maintains a accuracy in all areas within scope of work Required. Minimum 3 years Hospital-based inpatient auditing experience currently meeting a accuracy in abstracting, coding and DRG assignment while meeting productivity requirements. Required Minimum Skills Extensive knowledge of medical terminology, disease processes, pharmacology, anatomy and physiology. Must have excellent organizational skills and be able to manage multiple tasks at one time, set priorities and achieve goals timely. Equal Employment Opportunity Wellstar Health System is an equal employment opportunity employer.

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