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LMH Health

Medical Coding Auditor

Lawrence, KS

CEMC (Certification for Evaluation and Management Coder) or CPMA (Certified Professional Medical Auditor) obtained within the first year. * Five years' experience in physician coding and billing with ...

LMH Health

Medical Coding Auditor

Lawrence, KS · On-site

CEMC (Certification for Evaluation and Management Coder) or CPMA (Certified Professional Medical Auditor) obtained within the first year. * Five years' experience in physician coding and billing with ...

Salina Regional Health Center

CODING AUDITOR

Salina, KS · On-site

$26 - $29.50/hr

... American Medical Association. It is imperative for the auditor to be able to decipher rules and ... Coding certification for professional or acute required. * Minimum Experience * 2 years coding or ...

Salina Regional Health Center

CODING AUDITOR

Salina, KS · On-site

$26 - $29.50/hr

... American Medical Association. It is imperative for the auditor to be able to decipher rules and ... Coding certification for professional or acute required. * Minimum Experience * 2 years coding or ...

LMH Health

Coder

Lawrence, KS · Remote

Participate in medical record documentation auditing to monitor physician compliance with regulatory requirements. * Communicate and advise other hospital personnel on coding and DRG assignment.

LMH Health

Coder

Lawrence, KS · Remote

Participate in medical record documentation auditing to monitor physician compliance with regulatory requirements. * Communicate and advise other hospital personnel on coding and DRG assignment.

LMH Health

Coder

Lawrence, KS · On-site

Participate in medical record documentation auditing to monitor physician compliance with regulatory requirements. * Communicate and advise other hospital personnel on coding and DRG assignment.

LMH Health

Coder

Lawrence, KS · Remote

Participate in medical record documentation auditing to monitor physician compliance with regulatory requirements. * Communicate and advise other hospital personnel on coding and DRG assignment.

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What is the difference between Temporary Medical Coder Auditor vs Temporary Medical Biller?

AspectTemporary Medical Coder AuditorTemporary Medical Biller
CertificationsCertified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Medical Auditor (CMA)Certified Medical Billing Specialist (CMBS), CPC (optional)
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, insurance companies, remoteMedical offices, billing companies, insurance firms
Primary ResponsibilitiesReview coding accuracy, audit medical records, ensure complianceProcess insurance claims, submit bills, follow up on payments

The Temporary Medical Coder Auditor focuses on reviewing and auditing medical records for coding accuracy and compliance, often requiring certification like CPC and CMA. In contrast, the Temporary Medical Biller handles the submission of insurance claims and payment follow-up. Both roles are essential in healthcare revenue cycle management but differ in their core tasks and certifications.

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Lead HIM Hospital Coder/Auditor (In-Patient - Observation)

Lead HIM Hospital Coder/Auditor (In-Patient - Observation)

The University of Kansas Health System

Kansas City, KS • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Posted 15 days ago

University Of Kansas Health System rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 176 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

230th of 890 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Position Title
Lead HIM Hospital Coder/Auditor (In-Patient - Observation)
Remote
Position Summary / Career Interest:
The Health Information Management (HIM) Inpatient/Observation Hospital Coder Auditor/Lead responsibilities include reviewing all diagnosis and procedural coding in ICD-10-CM/PCS for accurate DRG assignment. This position will have daily interactions with internal and external customers to include physicians, hospital support services and ancillary departments. The HIM Inpatient/Observation Hospital Coder Auditor/Lead will perform inpatient/outpatient coding compliance audits and provide coder education. This position will assist in the preparation and finalization of auditing reports.
Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions
  • Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
  • Note: These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.
  • Monitors coding compliance and case mix comparison for select outpatient, same day surgery and inpatient accounts. Works in conjunction with the Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) team to provide for comprehensive medical record documentation and to achieve accurate DRG assignment and appropriate mortality and severity scores.
  • Validates HIDI, KHA and other external data reporting accuracy, while obtaining target coding trends for improvement.
  • Completes focused record reviews based on benchmarking data from UHC and other quality reports quarterly
  • Identifies unspecified diagnosis used and determine if documentation supports a more specific diagnosis.
  • Works with Coding Supervisor/Manager on record review projects.
  • Provides coding expertise for data reporting activities while employing all federal regulations and coding guidelines.
  • Provides education/training to physicians and other providers on coding and DRG assignment.
  • Reviews the complex (problematic coding that needs research and reference checking) medical records and accurately codes the primary/secondary diagnoses and procedures using ICD-10-CM/PCS coding conventions.
  • Maintain a thorough understanding of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, disease processes and surgical techniques through participation in continuing education programs to effectively apply ICD-10-CM/PCS coding guidelines to inpatient and outpatient diagnoses and procedures.
  • Provides high-level analysis of trends to Management, Revenue Managers and others about Coding related issues
  • Researches and identifies trends in unbilled accounts
  • Coordinates quality reporting measures with Providers, Revenue Managers and Management
  • Assist supervisor in training new hires and other coders within the department.
  • Performs audits on coding accuracy and/or DRG assignment to comply with corporate compliance responsibilities to include RAC and insurance revision requests and appeals.
  • Prepares materials for presentation for continuing education to applicable internal and external customers.
  • Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
  • These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience
  • Associates Degree in Health Information Management or a related field of study from an accredited college or university.
  • 5 or more years of coding experience in inpatient and/or outpatient ICD-10 CM/PCS.
  • 1 or more years of auditing experience utilizing ICD-10 CM/PCS.

Preferred Education and Experience
  • Bachelors Degree in Health Information Management or a related field of study from an accredited college or university.
  • 7 or more years of Epic experience.

Preferred Licensure and Certification
  • RHIT, RHIA or CCS certification

Required Language Skills
  • Fluent English - Must be able to read, write, and speak English.

Knowledge Requirements
  • Expertise in MS-DRG Optimization, APR DRG, RAC/HAC/Core Measures.
  • Coding accuracy: 95% or better in accordance with HIM Quality Analysis Policy.

Time Type:
Full time
Job Requisition ID:
R-52620
Important information for you to know as you apply:
  • The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.
  • The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link asktalentacquisition@kumc.edu.
  • Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

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Operating within the healthcare industry, The University of Kansas Health System is a renowned medical institution located in Kansas City, KS, United States. Established in 1905, this not-for-profit health system has evolved to offer an extensive range of products and services, which spans across a variety of specialist areas such as cancer care, neurology, cardiology, and organ transplants, among others. The core mission of The University of Kansas Health System is to enhance the health and wellness of individuals and communities by providing world-class healthcare services, quality education and conducting advanced research. They are also known for their unwavering commitment to academic medicine, which sets them apart from their peers.

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