Coding Audit Training Coordinator

Intermountain Health

1d • $34 - $53 • Onsite

About The Position

The HIM Coding Audit Training Analyst Coordinator provides advanced training to hospital coding staff, compliance, CDI, physicians, and clinical staff. This Coordinator serves as a subject matter expert for all ICD-10 CM/PCS and CPT coding practices, conventions, regulatory, and reimbursement guidelines for the system. They audit and monitor all areas of hospital coding. The coordinator works with providers and clinical staff to make critical coding decisions based on incomplete, and ambiguous record documentation. They assist the coders in converting patient diagnoses and procedures documented by the providers in the EHR (Electronic Health Record) to ICD10/PCS and CPT codes at an advanced level of complexity. Essential Functions Provides advanced training to acute coders at all levels, providers, clinical staff, compliance and the CDI team. Audits and creates appeals for all payer and regulatory denials and downgrades and provides in-depth coding review, audit findings, and appeal strategies. Develops and implements training plans for all internal stakeholders including coders at all levels, providers, clinical staff, compliance and the CDI team. Audits clinical documentation and coding for complex internal and external coding questions Ensures that coded data accurately reflects the severity of illness, risk of mortality, and quality of care Performs audits including DRG (Diagnosis Related Groups), ICD-10 CM/PCS (Procedure Classification System), CPT, and PSI (Patient Safety Indicators) Analyzes data and collaborates with applicable stakeholders to identify aberrant coding patterns and trends. Participates in hospital quality improvement initiatives to assure accurate reimbursement Participates in integrated testing of Epic, Solventum, and other software

Requirements

• ICD-10 CM/PCS and CPT
• Electronic health record
• Anatomy, physiology & pathophysiology
• Training
• Detail oriented
• Coding software
• Interpersonal skills
• Auditing
• Computer skills
• Analytical skills
• Required AHIMA CCS coding certification
• Demonstrates expert level ability to understand and compliantly apply complex coding and billing requirements.
• Demonstrates strong knowledge and understanding of medical terminology, medical acronyms, pharmacology, anatomy and physiology and ICD-10-CM/PCS, DRG, and APR-DRG classification systems.
• Ability to complete and pass internal Lead coding exam.
• Demonstrates proficiency in using coding software, electronic health records, and other health information systems.
• Demonstrates excellent communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills
• Demonstrated acute care facility coding experience which includes both ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT coding with multidisciplinary service lines

Nice To Haves

• Preferred Bachelor’s degree in health information management (RHIT), health informatics, or related field from an accredited institution. Education will be verified.
• Three (3) years of experience in an HIM Coding role.
• Demonstrated experience creating training programs and knowledge of adult learning styles.
• Demonstrated proficiency with EPIC EHR and 3M 360 CAC (Computer Assisted Coding), using 3M automation tools

Responsibilities

• Provides advanced training to acute coders at all levels, providers, clinical staff, compliance and the CDI team.
• Audits and creates appeals for all payer and regulatory denials and downgrades and provides in-depth coding review, audit findings, and appeal strategies.
• Develops and implements training plans for all internal stakeholders including coders at all levels, providers, clinical staff, compliance and the CDI team.
• Audits clinical documentation and coding for complex internal and external coding questions
• Ensures that coded data accurately reflects the severity of illness, risk of mortality, and quality of care
• Performs audits including DRG (Diagnosis Related Groups), ICD-10 CM/PCS (Procedure Classification System), CPT, and PSI (Patient Safety Indicators)
• Analyzes data and collaborates with applicable stakeholders to identify aberrant coding patterns and trends.
• Participates in hospital quality improvement initiatives to assure accurate reimbursement
• Participates in integrated testing of Epic, Solventum, and other software

Benefits

• We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
• Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here.
• Intermountain Health’s PEAK program supports caregivers in the pursuit of their education goals and career aspirations by providing up-front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution. The program offers 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates. Caregivers are eligible to participate in PEAK on day 1 of employment. Learn more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level