As our Inpatient Coding Auditor, you will be pivotal in ensuring the accuracy and compliance of inpatient coding within the healthcare facility. Your responsibility to stay abreast of changes in coding rules and regulations is essential for effective compliance monitoring. Daily, you will meticulously review inpatient records to verify that diagnoses and procedures are accurately coded using ICD-10-CM/PCS.
To thrive in this role, collaboration is key. You will work closely with the coding team, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to enhance clinical documentation for accuracy and completeness. Utilizing your strong analytical and critical thinking skills, you analyze audit findings to identify any coding discrepancies. Your exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities will be essential in effectively communicating necessary changes to the coders.
Your profound knowledge and expertise in ICD-10-CM/PCS will be instrumental in upholding our commitment to excellence and integrity in patient care documentation. You will play a key role in ensuring that coding accurately reflects clinical documentation and adheres to established coding guidelines. This expertise is essential in maintaining the high quality and compliance standards we set for our inpatient coding practices.
Here's What You Can Expect
Conducting comprehensive audits of inpatient medical records to ensure accurate coding, adherence to coding guidelines, and compliance with regulatory requirements
Serve as an inpatient coding expert and resource for the coding teams and other departments.
Develop and refine coding policies and procedures in collaboration with the HIM team.
Remain updated with the latest coding guidelines and regulations.
For this US-based position, the base pay range is $20.91 - $38.39 per hour . Individual pay is determined by role, level, location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
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Working in an evolving healthcare setting, we use our shared expertise to deliver innovative solutions. Our fast-growing team has opportunities to learn and grow through rewarding interactions, collaboration and the freedom to explore professional interests.
Our associates are given valuable opportunities to contribute, to innovate and create meaningful work that makes an impact in the communities we serve around the world. We also offer a culture of excellence that drives customer success and improves patient care. We believe in giving back to the community and offer a competitive benefits package including:
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision & RX Coverage
Paid Time Off, Volunteer Time & Holidays
401K with Company Match
Company-Paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability & Long-Term Disability
Tuition Reimbursement
Parental Leave
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R1 RCM is a leading provider of technology-driven solutions that transform the patient experience and financial performance of hospitals, health systems, and medical groups.
Our mission is to make healthcare simpler, so providers and patients can focus on what matters most. R1's proven and scalable operating models seamlessly complement a healthcare organization's infrastructure, quickly driving sustainable improvements to net patient revenue and cash flows while reducing operating costs and enhancing the patient experience. Our priority is to always do what is best for our clients, patients, and each other.
Headquartered near Salt Lake City, Utah, R1 employs over 27,000 people globally and is traded on the Nasdaq stock exchange under the symbol "RCM."