Sr. Auditing Consultant - Inpatient
Responsibilities
- Performs inpatient coding audits for facility reporting
- Has a working knowledge of reimbursement systems (MS-DRG, APR-DRG, IPPPS, APC, RBRVS)
- Performs educational services to clients, coders and/or providers based on audit results
- Analyzes audit results identifying patterns, trends, and key problematic areas with the ability to communicate specific opportunities for coder improvement initiatives
- Utilizes a mini desktop computer in a virtual office, windows-based environment
- Utilizes various coding books, procedure manuals and on-line encoders as a resource
- Maintains strict patient and physician confidentiality and follows all federal, state and hospital guidelines for release of information
- Maintains current working knowledge of PCS and ICD-10 coding principles, government regulation, protocols
Requirements
- RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS/P or CPC
- 3+ years’ experience in inpatient auditing skills
- Knowledge of medical terminology, ICD-10 and/or CPT-4 codes
- Detail oriented and able to work independently
- Computer knowledge of MS Office
Qualifications
- Commitment, Authenticity, Respect and Excellence (CARE)
Skills
- Customer-service focused
- Professionalism, flexibility, dependability, desire to learn, commitment to excellence and commitment to profession
Benefits
Savista is required by state specific laws to include the salary range for this role when hiring a resident in applicable locations. The salary range for this role is from $72,000 to $77,000. However, specific compensation for the role will vary within the above range based on many factors including but not limited to geographic location, candidate experience, applicable certifications, and skills.
Pay
The salary range for this role is from $72,000 to $77,000.
Schedule
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Skills
- Customer-service focused
- Professionalism, flexibility, dependability, desire to learn, commitment to excellence and commitment to profession
Benefits
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Pay
$72,000 - $77,000
Schedule
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Company Information
Savista is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, age, veteran status, disability, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, gender identity or any other federal, state or local protected class.