We are hiring for a RN Coding Analyst / Auditor
Job title : Validation RN Auditor
Work type : Contract to hire
Location : FULLY REMOTE
Rate : $55.00 per hour
This job will have the following responsibilities :
- Conduct MS-DRG and APR-DRG coding reviews to verify the accuracy of DRG assignment and reimbursement with a focus on overpayment identification
- Expert knowledge of and the ability to : identify the ICD-10-CM / PCS code assignment, appropriate code sequencing, present on admission (POA) assignment, and discharge disposition, in accordance with CMS requirements, ICD-10 Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, and AHA Coding Clinic guidance
- Must be fluent in the application of current ICD-10 Official Coding Guidelines and AHA Coding Clinic citations, in addition to demonstrating working knowledge of clinical criteria documentation requirements used to successfully substantiate code assignments
- Perform clinical coding review to ensure accuracy of medical coding and utilizes clinical expertise and judgment to determine correct coding and billing
- Solid command of anatomy and physiology, diagnostic procedures, and surgical operations developed from specialized training and extensive experience with ICD-10-PCS code assignment
- Writes clear, accurate and concise rationales in support of findings using ICD-10 CM / PCS Official Coding Guidelines, and AHA Coding Clinics
- Utilize proprietary workflow systems and encoder tool efficiently and accurately to make audit determinations, generate audit rationales and move claims through workflow process correctly
Qualifications & Requirements :
Unrestricted RN (registered nurse)CCS / CIC or will obtain within 6 months of hire3+ years of MS DRG / APR DRG coding experience in a hospital environment with expert knowledge of ICD-10 Official Coding Guidelines and DRG reimbursement methodologies Expert knowledge of ICD-10-CM coding including but not limited to : expert knowledge of principal diagnosis selection, complications / comorbidities (CCs) and major complications / comorbidities (MCCs), and conditions that impact severity of illness (SOI) and risk of mortality (ROM)Expert knowledge of ICD-10-PCS coding including but not limited to : expert knowledge of the structural components of PCS including but not limited to : selection of appropriate body systems, root operations, body parts, approaches, devices, and qualifiersPreferred Qualifications :
Experience with prior DRG concurrent and / or retrospective overpayment identification auditsExperience with readmission reviews of claimsExperience with DRG encoder tools (ex. 3M)Experience using Microsoft Excel with the ability to create / edit spreadsheets, use sort / filter function, and perform data entryHealthcare claims experienceManaged care experienceKnowledge of health insurance business, industry terminology, and regulatory guidelinesIf this interests you, apply today.