Coding Auditor - Surgical Coding at Northwell Career Site

Village of New Hyde Park, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Aug, 26

Salary

98500.0

Posted On

03 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Surgical coding, Coding audits, Diagnosis related groupings, Coding guidelines, Case mix index, Validation, Clinical documentation improvement, Coding instruction, Federal coding guidelines, State coding guidelines, Physician coding, Outpatient coding

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Highly Preferred: Experience in surgical coding Job Description Conducts coding audits to optimize diagnosis related groupings. Develops and implements coding instruction classes. Prepares coding guidelines; implements coding changes. Job Responsibility 1.Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of coding guidelines and principals; performs coding audits for optimization. 2.Demonstrates effective skills in validation; provides ad-hoc education to the coding staff. 3.Able to communicate effectively with coders and CDI staff. 4.Demonstrates knowledge of coding policy and procedures. 5.Maintains knowledge of all current Federal and State coding guidelines; remains up-to-date on system literature from all agencies. 6.Monitors and evaluates case mix index; demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of case mix indexing. 7.Reviews potential reassignments; demonstrates accurate and timely review of all reassignments. 8.Implements coding changes; demonstrates ability to relate coding changes accurately and efficiently to staff. 9.Operates under general guidance and work assignments are varied and require interpretation and independent decisions on course of action. 10.Work assignments are varied and require interpretation and independent decisions on course of action. 11.Understands department, division, corporate strategy and operating objectives, including impacts. 12.Normally receives general instructions on routine work, detailed instructions on new projects or assignments. 13.Majority of contact is within own function, area, or department and may be customer service oriented. 14.Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions. Job Qualification * Bachelor's Degree required, or equivalent combination of education and related experience. * Current Coding credential: CER - Cert Professional Coder. (CPC) OR CER - Certified Professional Coder (CCS), required. * 1-3 years of relevant experience required. Highly Preferred Skill: Physician coding or outpatient coding experience, preferred. *Additional Salary Detail The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

Responsibilities

The Coding Auditor conducts audits to optimize diagnosis related groupings and implements coding instruction classes for staff. They are responsible for preparing coding guidelines, monitoring case mix index, and ensuring compliance with Federal and State regulations.