at Christiana Care Health System in Wilmington, Delaware, United States
Job Description
Job Details
ChristianaCare, the largest healthcare system in Delaware is searching for full time Coding Audit Coordinators for our Medical Group Physician Optimization team.
This Coding Audit Coordinator is responsible for analyzing and reporting trends for improvement opportunities in coding and documentation. Verify coding and abstracting accuracy by performing quantities and qualitative reviews of ICD-10 CM/PCS, HCPCS/CPT codes. This role may provide 1:1 training and education to our physicians and mid-level providers of the Christiana Care Medical Group.
Delivering health, not just health care is our promise to our community. Be a part of an organization that makes a difference and impacts the lives of each other and the communities we serve through our commitment of being excellent today and even better tomorrow.
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday: Day Shift
This is a hybrid role with flexible remote options available.
No weekends/holidays
Opportunities for work-life balance!
Benefits and Incentives
Full Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, etc.
Two retirement planning offerings, including 403(b) with company contributions.
Opportunity for great work-life balance.
Generous paid time off with annual roll-over and opportunities to cash out.
12 week paid parental leave.
Tuition assistance
Incredible Work/Life benefits including annual membership to care.com, access to backup care services for dependents through Care@Work, retirement planning services, financial coaching, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and great discounts through several vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets, insurance and much more!
***Remote Work Opportunities: Whether a position can be supported for remote work will be assessed based on whether ChristianaCare is able to meet the business requirements of the proposed remote location.***
Key Responsibilities
Performs coding quality audits of all records (outpatient, inpatient, procedures, testing) to assure appropriateness and accurate code assignments in accordance with Center of Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) guidelines and provide ongoing feedback and analysis of the education needs for the providers and staff.
Initiate follow-up activities verifying correction of errors.
Identify coding and documentation error trends enabling targeted provider education.
Assist with annual review of CPT/ICD - 10 updates and implementation of identified changes.
Lead contact for billing questions related to services within Service Line rendered within the practices/units.
Facilitates education during time of on-boarding for all new clinicians regarding effective documentation, coding, and billing guidelines.
Demonstrates understanding and application of CCHS Core values -- caring, excellence, leadership, pride, teamwork, integrity and standards for customer service.
Demonstrates the ability to formulate and maintain positive working relationships with peers, managers and other members of the health care team.
Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices.
Performs related duties as required.
Education and Experience Requirements
High School diploma or equivalent and/or Associate's degree
A minimum of 4 years of coding experience.
Special Requirements
Certified Professional Coder (CPC) completed through American Academy of Professional Coder required.
Certified Professional Medical Auditor (CPMA) completed through American Academy of Professional Coders preferred.
Why ChristianaCare
ChristianaCare is rated by Forbes as the 2nd best health system for diversity and inclusion, and the 29th best health system to work for in the United States, and by IDG Computerworld as one of the nation's Best Places to Work in IT. ChristianaCare is rated by Healthgrades as one of America's 50 Best Hospitals and continually ranked among the nation's best by U.S. News & World Report, Newsweek and other national quality ratings.
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Post End DateAug 30, 2024
EEO Posting Statement
Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
