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Coding Auditor
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Open Date | 05/07/2024 |
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Requisition Number | PRN38487B |
Job Title | Coding Auditor |
Working Title | Coding Auditor - Dermatology |
Job Grade | E |
FLSA Code | Nonexempt |
Patient Sensitive Job Code? | No |
Standard Hours per Week | 40 |
Full Time or Part Time? | Full Time |
Shift | Day |
Work Schedule Summary | Monday – Friday |
VP Area | U of U Health - Academics |
Department | 01455 - Dermatology Clinical Hpp |
Location | Other |
City | Salt Lake City, UT |
Type of Recruitment | External Posting |
Pay Rate Range | 18.89 to 30.00 |
Close Date | |
Open Until Filled | Yes |
Job Summary | Under supervision of the coding manager, provides coding and compliance support to multi-specialty physicians, mid-level providers, support staff and administration. Auditor will monitor coding and billing activities to ensure activities performed are in compliance with applicable federal and state statutes/regulations. Provide education and improvement of documentation to departments and staff to ensure accurate coding and billing. This position may be required to be onsite during training. After training is complete, employees in this position are eligible to work primarily from home/remotely. |
Responsibilities | Responsibilities 1. Reviews and audits professional coding and billing for the Dermatology Department. 2. Reports on the accuracy of procedure coding, E&M coding, ICD-10 coding and billing to ensure compliance with legal and procedural policies. 3. Review billing processes for accuracy and process improvements. 4. Identify inaccurate coding services; prepares reports of findings and meets with providers and medical office staff to provide education and training on accurate coding practices and compliance issues. 5. Assists in training personnel in correct documentation processes and coding guidelines. 6. Oversee on-going projects that are within the scope of this position. Problem Solving Incumbent must have intricate knowledge of coding rules as outlined by CMS, AHA AMA. S/he must be able to identify areas or items which are not in compliance with the rules, present findings in a coherent and succinct format to diverse groups (e.g. physicians, nurses, administrators/directors coders, billers) and recommend appropriate changes to policies and procedures. DISCLAIMER This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job. Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required Nearly Continuously: Office environment. Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking. Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking. Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead. |
Minimum Qualifications | American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) or American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) recognized certification such as: Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Professional Coder-Hospital (CPC-H), Certified Professional Coder-Payer (CPC-P), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Coding Specialist – Physician Based (CCS- P), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), or other specialty certification indicated by the department, plus 4 years coding, clinical, or billing experience or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience). Departments may prefer specific certifications over others. Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills also required; proficiency with medical terminology. Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description. |
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Type | Benefited Staff |
Special Instructions Summary | |
Additional Information | The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients. All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South. |
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