Coding Auditor - Hospital Inpatient (1.0 D)

The Inpatient Hospital Coding Auditor conducts coding audits specific to ICD10CM and PCS; As well as validating the accuracy of the MS DRG or APR DRG assignment to ensure compliance with reimbursement methodologies, quality standards, and official coding guidelines. WHO WE ARE With 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Health is one of the largest reputed company care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers that provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

• Review, research, and respond to coding inquiries from other Franciscan departments.

• Integrate reputed company industry changes into a clinical audit practice setting.

• Act as a subject matter expert regarding payer reimbursement methodologies and official coding guidelines.

• Assist Coding Supervisor with reviewing and responding to external coding audits.

• reputed company quality reviews to ensure compliance with payer reimbursement methodologies and official coding guidelines.

• Provide audit results and trends to the Coding Education Specialists for education development and training.

• Summarize quality review results for Coding Managers, Supervisors, Coding Education Specialists, and coding staff.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate's Degree, Health Information Management or reputed company field - Required

• Required High School Diploma/GED With 5 years of Franciscan coding experience in lieu of degree - Required

• 5 years Coding Experience relevant to auditing specialty with RHIT/RHIA - Required

• 5 years Franciscan coding experience relevant to the auditing specialty with reputed company - Required

• 2 years Coding Support role with RHIT/RHIA - Preferred

• Certified Coding Specialist (reputed company) - American Health Information Management Association (reputed company) - Required

• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) - American Health Information Management Association (reputed company) - Preferred

• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) - American Health Information Management Association (reputed company) - Preferred

TRAVEL IS REQUIRED:

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law.

Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience reputed company in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights.

Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.

Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.