Coding Auditor

Your future role at a glance

Location: Austin, TX

Facility: Remote

Department/Specialty: Revenue Cycle


Schedule: Day Shift | Monday - Friday 8:00a - 5:00p

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program , counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

How you'll make an impact in this role

Perform periodic and ongoing audits of claims to ensure accuracy of coding and billing, and sufficiency of supporting documentation.

• Audit specified number of records per coder as defined in the system coding audit plan.
• Prepare audit reports that are issued to key stakeholders, as appropriate.
• Develops corrective action plans to address opportunities for coding, billing and documentation improvement.
• Identifies trends and educational opportunities. Prepares and presents educational programs related to coding.
• Assists in the management of the coding and billing auditing and monitoring program to address high risk compliance areas.

What minimum requirements you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) credentialed from the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) preferred.

Education:

• High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, or Associate's degree, or Technical degree required.

Work Experience:

• 1 year of experience required.

Equal employment opportunity employer


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Responsibilities

Perform periodic and ongoing audits of claims to ensure accuracy of coding and billing, and sufficiency of supporting documentation.

• Audit specified number of records per coder as defined in the system coding audit plan.
• Prepare audit reports that are issued to key stakeholders, as appropriate.
• Develops corrective action plans to address opportunities for coding, billing and documentation improvement.
• Identifies trends and educational opportunities. Prepares and presents educational programs related to coding.
• Assists in the management of the coding and billing auditing and monitoring program to address high risk compliance areas.

Qualifications

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) credentialed from the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) preferred.

Education:

• High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, or Associate's degree, or Technical degree required.

Work Experience:

• 1 year of experience required.