Coding Compliance Audit & Education Specialist

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Hiring Remotely in USA
Remote
70K-80K Annually
Senior level
Healthtech
The Role
The Coding Compliance Audit & Education Specialist audits medical records for adherence to coding regulations, prepares audit reports, provides educational training to providers, and ensures compliance with federal and state laws regarding coding practices. Effective communication and independent work skills are essential.
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Company Description

Privia Health™ is a technology-driven, national physician enablement company that collaborates with medical groups, health plans, and health systems to optimize physician practices, improve patient experiences, and reward doctors for delivering high-value care in both in-person and virtual settings. The Privia Platform is led by top industry talent and exceptional physician leadership, and consists of scalable operations and end-to-end, cloud-based technology that reduces unnecessary healthcare costs, achieves better outcomes, and improves the health of patients and the well-being of providers.

Job 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.

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.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Technical Requirements (for remote workers only, not applicable for onsite/in office work):

In order to successfully work remotely, supporting our patients and providers, we require a minimum of 5 MBPS for Download Speed and 3 MBPS for the Upload Speed. This should be acquired prior to the start of your employment. The best measure of your internet speed is to use online speed tests like https://www.speedtest.net/. This gives you an update as to how fast data transfer is with your internet connection and if it meets the minimum speed requirements. Work with your internet provider if you have questions about your connection. Employees who regularly work from home offices are eligible for expense reimbursement to offset this cost.

Privia Health is committed to creating and fostering a work environment that allows and encourages you to bring your whole self to work. Privia is a better company when our people are a reflection of the communities that we serve. Our goal is to encourage people to pursue all opportunities regardless of their age, color, national origin, physical or mental (dis)ability, race, religion, gender, sex, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

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