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Commission Medical Coder Auditor Jobs in Arizona

SMI IMAGING LLC

Radiology Coder/Auditor

Scottsdale, AZ · On-site +1

Certified Professional Medical Auditor (CPMA) preferred. * Radiology Certified Coder-Interventional Radiology (RCC-IR) preferred. * Demonstrated experience performing coding audits and quality ...

SimonMed Imaging

Radiology Coder/Auditor

Scottsdale, AZ

$27.25 - $31/hr

Certified Professional Medical Auditor (CPMA) preferred. * Radiology Certified Coder-Interventional Radiology (RCC-IR) preferred. * Demonstrated experience performing coding audits and quality ...

SimonMed Imaging

Radiology Coder/Auditor

Scottsdale, AZ

$27.25 - $31/hr

Certified Professional Medical Auditor (CPMA) preferred. * Radiology Certified Coder-Interventional Radiology (RCC-IR) preferred. * Demonstrated experience performing coding audits and quality ...

YO AI Labs

Medical Auditor - Remote

Phoenix, AZ · Remote

$50 - $70/hr

Medical Auditor Job Type: Contractor Location: Remote Job Overview We are seeking experienced ... Identify coding trends, gaps, risks, and opportunities for improvement. * Evaluate audit findings ...

Tohono O'odham Nation Healthcare

Lead Medical Coder

Tucson, AZ · On-site

$21.75 - $29.75/hr

The Lead Medical Coder serves as a certified professional coder and assists the Medical Coding ... Abstracts and enters all data for coding, billing, GPRA indicators and CMS, The Joint Commission ...

Tohono O'odham Nation Healthcare

Lead Medical Coder

Tucson, AZ · On-site

$21.50 - $29.50/hr

The Lead Medical Coder serves as a certified professional coder and assists the Medical Coding ... Abstracts and enters all data for coding, billing, GPRA indicators and CMS, The Joint Commission ...

YO AI Labs

Medical Auditor - Remote

Phoenix, AZ · Remote

$55 - $70/hr

Medical Auditor Job Type: Contractor Location: Remote Job Overview We are seeking experienced ... You will review coding records, identify compliance risks, and provide expert feedback to support ...

GeriPro

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Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$19 - $22/hr

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HealthCare Support

Coder

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$44.46/hr

Monday to Friday 8AM - 5PM Required Qualifications for Clinical Fraud Audit Specialist - Remote Arizona: * 1-2 years of related medical coding, auditing, or clinical experience. Associate degree ...

Imsaz

Certified Coder - Cardiology

Avondale, AZ · On-site

$23.25 - $32/hr

Three (3) years minimum experience in cardiology required, specifically medical office/physician coding procedures and medical chart review/auditing of documentation * Associates degree preferred

Imsaz

Certified Coder - Cardiology

Avondale, AZ · On-site

$22.25 - $30.50/hr

Three (3) years minimum experience in cardiology required, specifically medical office/physician coding procedures and medical chart review/auditing of documentation * Associates degree preferred

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What is a commission medical coder auditor?

Commission medical coder auditors are professionals who review and verify the accuracy of medical coding and billing within healthcare organizations, often on a commission or contract basis. Their main role is to ensure that medical procedures and diagnoses are coded correctly according to official guidelines and regulations. This helps prevent billing errors, reduces the risk of fraud, and ensures proper reimbursement for healthcare providers. Commission medical coder auditors may work independently or for third-party auditing firms and are typically compensated based on the number or value of audits completed.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a commission medical coder auditor?

To thrive as a Commission Medical Coder Auditor, you need in-depth knowledge of medical coding systems (such as ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS), strong analytical abilities, and a certification such as CPC or CCS. Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems and specialized auditing software is typically required. Attention to detail, integrity, and effective communication are essential soft skills for reviewing records and ensuring compliance. These skills ensure accurate coding, minimize compliance risks, and support healthcare organizations in maintaining proper reimbursement and regulatory standards.

What are some of the main challenges commission medical coder auditors face when reviewing provider documentation?

Commission Medical Coder Auditors often encounter challenges such as inconsistent or incomplete clinical documentation, which can make it difficult to accurately assign codes and ensure compliance. They must be adept at interpreting complex medical records and communicating effectively with providers to clarify discrepancies or request additional information. Additionally, staying up-to-date with evolving coding guidelines and payer requirements is crucial to minimize errors and support accurate reimbursement. These challenges require strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and ongoing education.

What is the difference between Commission Medical Coder Auditor vs Medical Coder?

AspectCommission Medical Coder AuditorMedical Coder
CertificationsAHIMA or AAPC certifications, coding credentialsSame certifications as auditor
Work EnvironmentAuditing, reviewing coding accuracy, complianceAssigning codes, data entry, documentation review
Employer & IndustryHospitals, insurance companies, healthcare providersHospitals, clinics, healthcare organizations

The main difference is that a Commission Medical Coder Auditor focuses on reviewing and ensuring coding accuracy and compliance, while a Medical Coder primarily assigns codes to medical records. Both roles require similar certifications and work in healthcare settings, but auditors have a specialized focus on quality control and regulatory adherence.

How do you become a commission medical coder auditor?

To become a medical coder auditor, you typically need to have a certified medical coding credential such as CPC or CCS, along with experience in medical coding. Additional training in auditing procedures and familiarity with coding guidelines and compliance standards are also important for this role.

What are the most commonly searched types of Medical Coder Auditor jobs in Arizona?

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Quality Assurance Coder/Auditor

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona

Phoenix, AZ • On-site

Full-time

Posted 10 days ago

Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Arizona rating

5.9

Company rating: 5.9 out of 10

Based on 13 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

293rd of 311 rated insurance

Job description

Awarded a Healthiest Employer, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona aims to fulfill its mission to inspire health and make it easy. AZ Blue offers a variety of health insurance products and services to meet the diverse needs of individuals, families, and small and large businesses as well as providing information and tools to help individuals make better health decisions.
At AZ Blue, we have a hybrid workforce strategy, called Workability, that offers flexibility with how and where employees work. Our positions are classified as hybrid, onsite or remote. While the majority of our employees are hybrid, the following classifications drive our current minimum onsite requirements:
  • Hybrid People Leaders: must reside in AZ, required to be onsite at least twice per week
  • Hybrid Individual Contributors: must reside in AZ, unless otherwise cited within this posting, required to be onsite at least once per week
  • Hybrid 2 (Operational Roles such as but not limited to: Customer Service, Claims Processors, and Correspondence positions): must reside in AZ, unless otherwise cited within this posting, required to be onsite at least once per month
  • Onsite: daily onsite requirement based on the essential functions of the job
  • Remote: not held to onsite requirements, however, leadership can request presence onsite for business reasons including but not limited to staff meetings, one-on-ones, training, and team building

Please note that onsite requirements may change in the future, based on business need, and job responsibilities. Most employees should expect onsite requirements and at a minimum of once per week.
This position is hybrid within the state of AZ only. This hybrid work opportunity requires residency, and work to be performed, within the State of Arizona.
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The Quality Assurance Coder/Auditor will develop a risk mitigation and provider education program. On a regular basis, Coder/Auditor will educate primary care providers and their staff on their historical diagnoses/coding error trends, accurate completion of medical record documentation, and at-risk code identification and risk mitigation, . This includes the review, analysis, and recommended coding based on medical and clinical diagnoses, procedures, injuries, or illnesses contained in medical records and supporting documentation.
The Quality Assurance Coder/Auditor will perform risk mitigation analysis using available vendor tools to identify at-risk single occurrence of HCCs and OIG targets. Deletions will be submitted for unsupported/invalid diagnoses. This analysis combined with QA findings and EDPS claims errors will drive the content and audience for provider education.
The Quality Assurance Coder/Auditor will perform medical record reviews and abstract codes - to the highest specificity effectively from medical records based on the documentation provided. Coder/Auditor is responsible for ensuring diagnosis codes selected come from a face-to-face visit with a valid Risk Adjustable provider. Coder/Auditor will perform QA for vendors and other submitters of supplemental HCC data and provide educational feedback relevant to same.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Required Work Experience
  • 5 years of professional coding experience, with at least 3 years of HCC coding experience, and 2 years of HCC auditing experience. Advanced knowledge of coding guidelines

Required Education
  • High School Diploma or GED in general field of study

Required Licenses
  • N/A

Required Certifications
  • Certified Coding Specialist - Physician Based (CCS-P), Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), or Certified Outpatient Coding (COC) credential

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred Work Experience
  • 5 years of Medicare Advantage health plan experience
  • 5 years of experience with HEDIS measures and/or the CMS Star Program

Preferred Education
  • N/A

Preferred Licenses
  • Clinical training (Medical Assistant, Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, or Certified Nursing Assistant)
  • Registered Health Information Technologist (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)

Preferred Certifications
  • Certified Documentation Expert Outpatient (CDEO)Certified Professional Medical Auditor (CPMA)

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIOSN AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of HCC Coding rules, regulations, methodology and the role of hierarchies
  • Review medical records and supporting documentation, determine completeness and accuracy of medical records and supporting documentation, identify and eliminate barriers to correct coding, and recommend best coding practices and improvements
  • Determine valid encounters, including face-to-face, legibility and valid signature, according to Medicare Managed Care requirements
  • Perform QA audits on vendor and provider group supplemental data submissions. Provide corrective action recommendations when accuracy scores fall below 95%
  • Track QA audits and send out monthly updates to Vendor and management team. Updates include report findings and recommendations regarding closing healthcare gaps, medical record documentation, coding, and additional educational training to management.
  • Develop effective provider/coder education program in support of risk mitigation analysis. This includes writing education tips for BCBSAZ publications and preparing materials for presentation during Zoom calls
  • Correct encounter rejections within vendor platform
  • Maintain current knowledge of the Medicare Managed Care Manual, Chapter 7 - Risk Adjustment and Medicare outpatient billing systems/processes
  • Maintain coding certification, and stay current with the numerous changes in risk adjustment methodologies
  • The position requires a full-time work schedule. Full-time is defined as working at least 40 hours per week, plus any additional hours as requested or as needed to meet business requirements.
  • Perform all other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
Required Job Skills
  • Excellent understanding of the CMS crosswalk of ICD diagnosis codes to Hierarchical Condition Category (HCC) codes and impact of diagnosis coding on risk adjustment payment models
  • Sufficient knowledge of anatomy, pathophysiology, and medical terminology necessary to correctly code diagnoses according to CMS and ICD-10 coding guidelines
  • General knowledge of the provisions contained in Chapter 7 - Risk Adjustment, Medicare Managed Care Manual
  • Computer proficiency in an MS-Windows environment, including MS Word, Excel, and Powerpoint, and ability to learn organizational systems and software applications
  • Strong writing skills
  • Computer proficiency in MS Word
  • Ability to prepare and present PowerPoint slides
  • Ability to create Excel spreadsheets and perform basic functions in Excel
  • Ability to learn organizational systems and software applications
    • Basic knowledge and understanding of primary care provider office practices, electronic and manual medical record systems, and billing processes

Required Professional Competencies
  • Ability to develop training materials and conduct educational training to close healthcare gaps, improve medical record documentation, and ensure complete and accurate coding
  • Ability to identify and effectively communicate medical record documentation and/or correct coding deficiencies to providers and their staff

Required Leadership Experience and Competencies
  • N/A

PREFERRED COMPETENCIES
Preferred Job Skills
  • Strong understanding of the Risk Adjustment Validation Audit (RADV) process for risk adjustment models
  • Pharmacology knowledge

Preferred Professional Competencies
  • N/A

Preferred Leadership Experience and Competencies
  • N/A

Our Commitment
AZ Blue does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected group.
Thank you for your interest in Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona. For more information on our company, see azblue.com. If interested in this position, please apply.

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