HIM Coding Auditor/Educator- CFH

Overview

Assists in the provision of an efficient and effective clinical coding service within Carle by providing accurate and timely auditing and coding education to providers and coding team members to include CPT EM coding, CPT Procedural Coding, ICD10CM and ICD10 PCS coding, as applicable. Assist Coding Audit and Education Supervisor in managing audits and audit schedules for providers and coding team members. Auditors work closely with HIM leadership and Compliance to assure Carle providers and coding team members are following all regulatory requirements for code assignment. Auditors help identify training needs through ongoing internal provider and staff audits and assist with remediation and reaudit post education. Auditors are responsible to produce coding education materials in formats such as power point or LMS educations systems.

Qualifications

Certifications: Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA); Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC) - American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC); Certified Professional Coder (CPC) - American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC); Certified Professional Coder - Hospital (CPCH) - American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC); Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA); Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), Education: , Work Experience: Coding

Responsibilities

Provide regular coding audits to Carle medical staff and HIM coding team members specific to CPT E/M, CPT Procedural, ICD10CM and ICD10 PCS coding Provide education as needed, either one on one or in group format to Carle medical staff and HIM coding team members Compile and track statistics related to the audit process Attend meetings as required with providers and coding team members on topics related to coding and auditing Develop education materials related to coding for coding team members and providers in formats such as power point and LMS system Assist Coding Audit and Education Supervisor in managing audits and audit schedules Meet with Compliance Billing Administrator and Compliance team regularly to review audits and attend meetings as required on topics related to coding and auditing education needs and follow up Work with HIM Coding management team to establish coding guidelines and assure coding team audits are completed timely Report compliance or other concerns directly to HIM Director as needed or indicated

About Us

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Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance - and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health.

Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance™. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: [email protected].

Compensation And Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $26.03per hour - $43.47per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.