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A health management technology company, Privia Health is a national practice led by physicians. The company was founded in 2007 to provide physician groups with resources dedicated
Coding Compliance Audit & Education Specialist
Location
United States
Posted
97 days ago
Salary
$70K - $80K / year
Seniority
Mid Level
Job Description
Coding Compliance Audit & Education Specialist
Privia Health
This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description Under indirect supervision, the Coding Compliance Audit/Education Specialist audits medical records for compliance with federal coding regulations and guidelines. Successful candidates will have extensive knowledge of auditing and education on CPT, ICD-10, and HCPCS codes and guidelines. - Conduct audits (i.e. baseline, routine periodic, and focused) comparing medical record documentation to reported CPT/HCPCS and ICD-10-CM codes with consideration of applicable federal and state laws, regulations, and guidelines. - Research, interpret and communicate federal and state laws and guidelines pertaining to CMS and Medicare. - Acts as an internal expert on coding issues to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations. - Preparation of audit reports including summary of findings. - Conduct post-audit provider education with individual or large provider groups. - Schedule trainings with provider’s offices, individual providers and groups of providers. - Provides feedback, initial and ongoing education and training, and technical support with regard to proper documentation guidelines, service selection, charge capture, supervision, timely submission, healthcare data accuracy, and coding principles. - Communicates audit findings to providers to track education completion and escalation. - Interacts professionally and effectively with physicians, leaders, staff, and internal teams. - Provides coding assessment, consultation, education, and issue resolution to key stakeholders as requested. - Able to have honest, difficult conversations with providers about compliance, documentation, and code assignment. - Other duties as assigned. Qualifications - 5+ years of audit and provider education experience is preferred. - Extensive knowledge of CPT, ICD-10, and HCPCS codes and guidelines. - Certified Professional Coder (CPC) and Certified Professional Medical Auditor (CPMA) required. - Experience working with MDAudit and Athena is a plus. - Must comply with all HIPAA rules and regulations. - Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently. Requirements - The salary range for this role is $70,000.00 to $80,000.00 in base pay and exclusive of any bonuses or benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, and pet insurance, 401K, paid time off, and other wellness programs). - This role is also eligible for an annual bonus targeted at 15%. - The base pay offered will be determined based on relevant factors such as experience, education, and geographic location. Benefits - All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. - Employees who regularly work from home offices are eligible for expense reimbursement to offset this cost.
Job Requirements
- 5+ years of audit and provider education experience is preferred.
- Extensive knowledge of CPT, ICD-10, and HCPCS codes and guidelines.
- Certified Professional Coder (CPC) and Certified Professional Medical Auditor (CPMA) required.
- Experience working with MDAudit and Athena is a plus.
- Must comply with all HIPAA rules and regulations.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently.
- The salary range for this role is $70,000.00 to $80,000.00 in base pay and exclusive of any bonuses or benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, and pet insurance, 401K, paid time off, and other wellness programs).
- This role is also eligible for an annual bonus targeted at 15%.
- The base pay offered will be determined based on relevant factors such as experience, education, and geographic location.
Benefits
- All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
- Employees who regularly work from home offices are eligible for expense reimbursement to offset this cost.
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