Inpatient Audit Specialist – PRN
Job Description:
- Performs Inpatient Facility coding audits according to scope of work, for the purpose of Onboarding, Focused, Service Level Agreements or Other Types of reviews, using appropriate assignment of codes and other coding-related elements using MS DRG or APR DRGs.
- Provides rich and concise rationale explaining the reasoning behind any identified changes, including specific references, location of documentation, etc.
- Keeps abreast of regulatory changes.
- Organizes and prioritizes multiple cases concurrently to ensure optimal workflow and turnaround time
- Provides coder education via the auditing process
- Function in a professional, efficient, and positive manner
- Adhere to the American Health Information Management Association’s code of ethics.
- Must be customer-service focused and exhibit professionalism, flexibility, dependability, desire to learn, commitment to excellence and commitment to profession.
- High complexity of work function and decision making
- Strong organizational, teamwork, and leadership skills
Requirements:
- 5+ years of facility inpatient coding experience and/or auditing.
- CCS (required), RHIA or RHIT preferred
- Maintain 95% DRG accuracy rate
- Experience with various software including Epic, Cerner, and other prevalent EMRs.
Benefits:
- Benefits for PRN employees: 401k savings plan w/match
- Equipment: monitor, laptop, mouse, headset, and keyboard
- Comprehensive training led by a credentialed professional coding manager
- Exceptional service-style management and mentorship (we’re in this together!)
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