Professional Coding and Billing Auditor providing audit support and guidance in compliance to Care New England. Collaborating with management, providers, and staff for effective compliance programs.
Responsibilities
Provides audit support and guidance to management, providers, residents, and support staff in free-standing and facility-based practices.
Conducts assigned compliance audits for risk areas identified through the analysis of internal data and external sources.
Ensures all coding, billing, and documentation complies with federal and/or state regulations, private payor health care program requirements as well as the Care New England Compliance policies.
Responsible for auditing and implementing training programs to assist in achieving Care New England's goal of an effective compliance program.
Assists with new provider on-boarding education.
Consistently demonstrates a comprehensive, expert-level knowledge of all professional fee coding in accordance with federal and state rules and regulations, CMS, AMA, CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS Level II procedure and supply codes coding guidelines.
Effectively reviews/audits medical records with focus on Evaluation and Management services to identify opportunities for clinical documentation improvement and potential coding opportunities to optimize reimbursement.
Correctly identifies and implements education and training opportunities related to coding for physicians and non-physician providers based on results of chart reviews under the direction of Care New England Medical Group management team.
Be consistently available as a subject matter expert for coding guidelines, questions, and other issues from Care New England providers and staff.
Assists physician practices and provider-based departments as a coding subject matter expert when necessary.
Provides baseline coding education to newly hired physicians and non-physician providers/clinicians on a timely basis.
Effectively prioritizes workload to complete job responsibilities.
Displays ability to adjust priorities based upon understanding of policies and procedures.
Completes job responsibilities by deadlines, according to established schedules or workflow requirements.
Evaluates areas in need of improvement and provides input in order to improve current methods, services, programs, or technology.
Meets departmental productivity standards.
Assesses, analyzes and reviews information before making decisions and solving problems.
Discusses findings with management on an ongoing basis.
Uses proper judgment and knowledge of established practices and procedures when addressing problems or issues.
Requirements
Associate degree in Business Management or Health Care Management or a minimum of 3-5 years experience, with a strong emphasis on evaluation and management documentation, coding, billing, and auditing, preferably for a medium to large physician practice group or health system.
Multiple specialty coding experiences, including behavioral health preferred.
Bachelors degree preferred.
A high-level knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and pathophysiology, along with understanding of the proper application of CPT procedure codes, HCPCS Level II procedure and supply codes, and ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proficient knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required.
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