US Department of Veterans Affairs
Detroit, MI
Medical Records Technician (Coder) Auditor Duties of the Medical Records Technician (Coder) Auditor include but are not limited to: Performs weekly or monthly audits of outpatient encounters. Reviews results of external audits and prepares education and/or audit responses. Performs monthly audits related to VHA Directives to include in-house and contract coding audits, EPRP reviews, revenue related/CPAC audits and other coding risk areas identified by Compliance, CPAC, VISN, external auditors medical center leadership and HIMs. Researches current guidelines related to inpatient and outpatient services and provides guidance to coding department and clinical staff accordingly. Participates in committees/work groups to provide input as a coding expert related to coding services and identify risk areas to improve clinical documentation and coding accuracy. Produces audit reports, graphs, presentations, to track and trend coding errors and accuracy rates using quantitative and...