Offer summary

Qualifications:

CPC or CCS certification is required., Minimum of 4 years of experience in multi-specialty coding., 4 years of experience in acute care outpatient coding is necessary., Proficient in Correct Coding Initiative (CCI), National Coverage Determination (NCD), and Hierarchical Conditionals Categories (HCC)..

Key responsabilities:

Conduct internal audits and manage queries arising from the audit process.

Educate physicians and coders on compliance and coding practices.

Identify trends and problem areas, advising management on findings.

Coordinate scheduling of internal and external audits with leadership.

Job description

City/State

Norfolk, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Overview:

Overview

Performs a number of functions including those of physician education, internal auditing, coder education, management of AR queries/problems, and liaison with external auditors for corporate audits. The internal audit program assures optimal ethical reimbursement for Sentara's patients, and also assures that the coding practices fall within established compliance guidelines. Both ICD and CPT coding methodologies are used in the internal audit activity. The Auditor must exhibit competence in Correct Coding Initiative (CCI), National Coverage Determination (NCD), Hierarchical Conditionals Categories (HCC) and other federal payer policies, and is expected to achieve mastery in the MPFS payment methodology, including the impact on Relative Value Unit (RVU) value related to Non-Physician Practitioner (NPP) services, Provider Based Billing (PBB) locations, and all other complex coding protocols within one year. All queries arising from the audit process are managed by the Compliance Auditor. Follows audit plan, completing numerous audits and providing follow-up to coders, management, and physicians. Looks for new problem areas, trends, etc., and advises Manger of Audit and Coding Compliance. Works with leadership regarding scheduling of internal and external audits.

Education

No specific education requirements

Certification/Licensure

CPC or CCS (Required)

Experience

4+ years of experience with multi-specialty coding (Required)
4+ years of experience with acute care outpatient coding (Required)
Professional fee coding experience (Required)

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity. The base pay rate for Full Time employment is:$25.60 - $42.67

Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans

• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000

• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave

• Emergency Backup Care

• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans

• Life Insurance

• 401k/403B with Employer Match

• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education

• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000

• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development

•Pet Insurance
•Legal Resources Plan
•Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:

Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

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