Coding Auditor and Educator - Remote

Trinity Health • Albany, NY

438d • $56,472 - $81,952 • Remote

About The Position

The Coding Auditor and Educator at Trinity Health is responsible for conducting audits and providing education related to medical coding, billing, and documentation. This fully remote position focuses on ensuring compliance with coding standards and regulations, while also fostering relationships with various stakeholders within the organization. The role requires a strong understanding of coding concepts, project management skills, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Requirements

• Current Certification as a Professional Coding Specialist (CPC, CCS-P) or similar required
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in medical coding, preferably in a cardiology setting
• Advanced knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding guidelines and regulations
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficient in using electronic health record (EHR) and coding software

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of cardiology procedures and terminology highly preferred
• Experience in medical/legal issues in a health care environment and/or medical terminology and coding

Responsibilities

• Conducts routine monitoring of key acute care risk areas such as medical record documentation, coding, billing, reimbursement, and privacy; providing follow up education
• Conduct specialized audits for selected specialties and provide follow up education
• Prepare and present periodic coding education to providers and coders in specialized areas
• Provide input to the organization's coding education program to include national and industry coding standards
• Coordinates review, response, and corrective action(s) in response to incidents reported directly to the Compliance Department or through the Compliance Line on issues related to coding
• Assists in performance of annual risk assessment in collaboration with Internal Audit, incorporating risk areas identified in the OIG and OMIG Work Plans
• Forms and leads work teams to develop and implement corrective action plans in response to audits/reviews

Benefits

• Diversity and Inclusion initiatives
• Equal Opportunity Employment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 10,001+ employees