Inpatient Coding Auditor

You are applying for a position through Medix, a staffing agency. The actual posting represents a position at one of our clients.


Job Summary


Our client is seeking a diligent and experienced Coding Auditor to join their team. The primary responsibilities include maintaining national certifications, conducting audits, and ensuring accuracy in coding across multiple specialties on the physician side.


Key Responsibilities

• Maintain one of the following national certifications: CPMA through the American Academy of Professional Coders.
• Conduct audits with an emphasis on coding accuracy in multiple specialties.
• Collaborate with physicians and other professionals to ensure compliance and accuracy in professional-based coding.
• Participate in ongoing training and development to stay updated with coding changes and standards.

Qualifications

• CPMA certification or the ability to obtain within one year of hire if having over five years of auditing experience.
• Coding Credential required: AHIMA or AAPC credential.
• Five-plus years of professional-based coding experience in multiple specialties.
• Auditing experience in the physician sector is preferred.

Skills

• Proficiency in auditing with a focus on physician practice.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in coding.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.

Benefits

• Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances).
• Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s)).
• 401k (Eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1).
• Short Term Disability Insurance.
• Term Life Insurance Plan.

* We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).


Medix Overview:


With over 20 years of experience connecting organizations with highly qualified professionals, Medix is a leading provider of workforce solutions for clients and candidates across the healthcare, scientific, technology, and government industries. Through our core purpose of positively impacting lives, we're dedicated to creating opportunities for job seekers at some of the nation's top companies. As an award-winning career partner, Medix is committed to helping talent find fulfilling and meaningful work because our mission is to help you achieve yours.


* As a job position within our Revenue Cycle division, a successful completion of a background check may be required as a condition of employment. This requirement is directly related to essential job functions including but not limited to: accessing financial and confidential information, handling financial and other payment data, and working within departments that care for vulnerable populations, such as, minors, elderly and those with physical or mental disabilities. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.