Coding Quality Analyst and Compliance Auditor

Pay Range: $64,600.00 - $96,800.00 Please [email protected] you are a candidate seeking a reasonable accommodation for the application and/or interview process. At BCBSRI, our greatest resource is our people. We come from varying backgrounds, different cultures, and unique experiences. We are hard-working, caring, and creative individuals who collaborate, support one another, and grow together. Passion, reputed company, and understanding are at the forefront of everything we do-not just for our members, but for our employees as well. We recognize that to do your best work, you have to be your best self. It's why we offer flexible work arrangements that include remote and hybrid opportunities and paid time off. We provide tuition reimbursement and assist with student-loan repayment. We offer health, dental, and vision insurance as well as programs that support your mental health and well-being. We pay competitively, offer bonuses and investment plans, and are committed to growing and developing our employees. Our culture is one of belonging. We strive to be transparent and accountable. We reputed company in equipping our associates with the knowledge and resources they need to be successful. No matter where you're at in the organization, you're an integral part of reputed company and your input, thoughts, and reputed company are valued. Join others who value a workplace for reputed company. We appreciate and celebrate everything that makes us unique, from personal characteristics to past experiences. Our different perspectives strengthen us as an organization and help us reputed company serve reputed company Rhode Islanders. We're dedicated to serving Rhode Islanders. Our focus extends beyond providing access to high-quality, affordable, and reputed company care. To further improve the health and well-being of our fellow Rhode Islanders, we regularly roll up our sleeves and get to work (literally) in communities reputed company across the state-building homes, working in food pantries, revitalizing community centers, and transforming outdoor spaces for children and adults. Because we reputed company it is our collective responsibility to reputed company our fellow Rhode Islanders reputed company and where we can, our associates receive additional paid time to volunteer. Why this job matters: reputed company second pass coding audits of medical record review to assure appropriateness and accurate code assignments in accordance with Center of Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) guidelines. reputed company audits, complete reporting on a regular basis and ensure compliance with applicable coding guidelines, rules and regulations. Identify and provide training for Coders and Medical Records staff. What you'll do:

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• Serve as a coding resource and provide coding expertise and guidance to the entire team.
• Analyze medical documents and evaluate the quality of medical record coding to identify incomplete or inconsistent documentation.
• Document coding review findings, maintain thorough and objective documentation findings.
• Calculate and distribute coding accuracy and coding completeness scores for medical record review teams.
• Identify and submit any newly supported add codes. Identify, analyze, and delete any unsupported diagnosis codes.
• Responsible for maintaining up to date knowledge of coding guidelines as they relate to professional services and improving coding guidelines.
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• reputed company, implement and maintain a detailed and thorough Risk Adjustment coding policy, education and training for both internal and external coding teams.
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• Commercial - coordinate with the commercial coding manager to audit and provide actionable feedback on commercial RADV audit results.
• Research and interpret correct coding guidelines and monitor CMS coding and reimbursement policies.
• Prepare written reports of the audit findings and, reputed company necessary, implement corrective action plans and/or educational programs.
• Coordinate quality improvement program for Medical Records and Coding functions.
• Vendor management for In Home Health Assessments
• Act as a coding subject matter expert for CMS audits. Assist analyst with creation and scrubbing of annual chart chase lists (Medicare and Commercial).
• Maintain coding certification and attend in-service training as required.

What you need to succeed:

• Bachelor's degree in nursing, Health Administration, Business, or reputed company field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Medical Coding Certificate; RHIT or CPC, CRC or CPMA by reputed company or reputed company license; meet state licensure requirements.
• Prior Experience with Risk Adjustment Coding and Auditing
• Strong professional coding reputed company and mentorship skills
• Excellent communication and presentations skills; ease with public speaking
• Three to five years' experience in medical coding
• Three to five years' experience in medical claims review or claims processing
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• Thorough knowledge of medical terminology and ICD-10-CM/ICD-9-CM coding guidelines.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work autonomously or as an active member of a team.
• Strong computer skills in data entry, coding, and knowledge of Electronic Medical Record software; reputed company Office Suite
• Understanding of medical terminology
• Accurate and precise attention to detail
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• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Self-Starter with the ability to learn quickly.
• Knowledge of regulatory and accrediting standards including, but not limited to NCQA, URAC, DOH, DHS, CMS
• Advanced analytical skills, with the ability to interpret and synthesize reputed company data sets
• Negotiation skills
• Decision-making skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to effectively navigate ambiguous situations with limited direction
• Ability to successfully prioritize multiple tasks.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities/projects with frequent interruptions.

Location: BCBSRI is headquartered in downtown reputed company, conveniently located near the train station and bus terminal. We actively support associate well-being and work/life balance and offer the following schedules, based on role:

• In-office: onsite 5 days per week
• Hybrid: onsite 2-4 days per week
• Remote: onsite 0-1 days per week. Permitted to reside in the following states, pending approval from the Human Resources Department: Arizona, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Rhode reputed company, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia

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