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BayCare Health System

Inpatient Coding Auditor

BayCare Health System, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

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Overview

Inpatient Coding Auditor role at BayCare Health System. Location: Fully Remote (must reside in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, or North Carolina). Status: Full Time (non-exempt). Shift: 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday – Friday. The Inpatient Coding Auditor is a full-time remote position.

Sign on bonuses available! Responsibilities

The Inpatient Coding Auditor performs inpatient encounter audits and evaluates compliance-related activities and services provided by the BayCare Health System HIM Coding Department. Interacts directly with coders, clinical personnel including Clinical Documentation Specialists, and/or physicians. Audits include documentation and accurate and complete coding of diagnoses, present on admission (POA), procedures/surgeries, and discharge disposition while utilizing ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS guidelines and other official coding references to ensure accurate coding including CMS, Federal Register, Official ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS guidelines, AHA Coding Clinic, etc. Performs special audits for specific issues within facility inpatient claims. Acts as the liaison for coding issues with the BayCare Compliance Department while maintaining a database of all audits performed, action taken, outcome and resolution. Provides feedback when coding changes are received and serves as a resource for leadership within the facility HIM Coding departments. Serves as a resource to the coding department for special projects. Additional required skills include: in-depth knowledge of Anatomy, Physiology, Pharmacology, and Pathophysiology related to auditing; MS Access, MS Word, and MS Excel; Knowledge of regulatory standards and official guidelines appropriate to the position; and meeting facilitation skills. Qualifications

Required: RHIA/RHIT in conjunction with CCS Preferred: RN, CDIP, CCDS, or clinical degree Education

Required: associate’s degree Preferred: bachelor’s degree Experience

Required: minimum 10 years of inpatient coding experience within a large multi-facility inpatient setting and minimum 10 years of inpatient auditing experience within a large multi-facility inpatient setting Preferred: 3 years of experience with 3M 360 Benefits and Employment Details

Benefits (Health, Dental, Vision) Paid time off Tuition reimbursement 401k match and additional yearly contribution Yearly performance appraisals and team award bonus Community discounts and more Chance to be part of an amazing team and a great place to work Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled

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