Are you passionate about ensuring the highest standards in coding practices? Join our dynamic team as a Remote Outpatient Coding Auditor! We are looking for dedicated professionals who are ready to make a difference in the healthcare industry.
About You
- Share your extensive experience in Outpatient Coding Auditing with us.
- Show your skills as a team player and self-motivated individual.
- Demonstrate your adeptness at managing multiple projects while utilizing your problem-solving abilities.
- What unique qualities do you bring to the table? We’d love to hear!
If you embody commitment, teamwork, professionalism, trust, honesty, and integrity, we want to connect with you!
About The Position
- Possess advanced knowledge of key coding systems including ICD-CM, PCS, CPT-4, and HCPCS.
- Understand reimbursement structures like Prospective Payment System (PPS), Diagnostic Related Groupings (DRGs), and Ambulatory Payment Classification (APC).
- Create precise and detailed audit reports with findings and recommendations for Coders, Auditors, Managers, and Directors. Educational feedback based on your findings will be invaluable!
- Identify and communicate documentation issues that may impact coding accuracy, along with opportunities for improvement.
- Guide staff through recognizing and resolving coding issues and error trends to foster continuous improvement.
- Conduct ongoing training for coding staff on the latest updates in coding practices and address weaknesses identified during audits.
Minimum Requirements:
- A formal coding program completion with preference for AHIMA and AAPC credentials (CCS, RHIT, CIC) and over 5 years of progressive coding/reimbursement experience.
- Proficient in ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and health record content.
- A strong grasp of coding guidelines and the ability to apply them effectively to audit findings.
- Skilled in navigating multiple client systems and proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
- Familiarity with Cerner, EPIC, and 3M 360 Encompass is preferred.
- Experience auditing within an academic medical facility is advantageous.
About Us
At Signature Performance, our mission is to reduce healthcare administrative costs. We value unique leaders who embody our core beliefs of Passion, Courage, Integrity, and Respect. Join our rapidly growing organization and help us achieve our vision.
Benefits:
- Comprehensive health insurance.
- Fully paid life insurance and short- & long-term disability coverage.
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
- Professional development opportunities and tuition assistance.
- 401(k) plan with employer matching.
Security Requirements:
- U.S. citizenship or permanent residency is required.
- All work must be conducted within the continental United States, Alaska, or Hawaii.
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM EST. Compensation Range: $28-$30/hour. Full-time position.