Coding Auditor - Ambulatory/Professional Coding/Profee

Coding Integrity Specialist - Professional Fee page is loaded## Coding Integrity Specialist - Professional Feeremote type: Remotelocations: Chicago - 550 Van Burentime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR-0013443Huron helps its clients drive growth, enhance performance and sustain leadership in the markets they serve. We help healthcare organizations build innovation capabilities and accelerate key growth initiatives, enabling organizations to own the future, instead of being disrupted by it. Together, we empower clients to create sustainable growth, optimize internal processes and deliver better consumer outcomes. Health systems, hospitals and medical clinics are under immense pressure to improve clinical outcomes and reduce the cost of providing patient care. Investing in new partnerships, clinical services and technology is not enough to create meaningful and substantive change. To succeed long-term, healthcare organizations must empower leaders, clinicians, employees, affiliates and communities to build cultures that foster innovation to achieve the best outcomes for patients. Joining the Huron team means you’ll help our clients evolve and adapt to the rapidly changing healthcare environment and optimize existing business operations, improve clinical outcomes, create a more consumer-centric healthcare experience, and drive physician, patient and employee engagement across the enterprise. Join our team as the expert you are now and create your future.### Job Description Summary The Coding Integrity Specialist will be responsible for executing a variety of activities involving the coding of medical records, resolving coding related denials, and auditing of coders to ensure coding accuracy standards are met. This role requires frequent and effective communication via phone, email, and instant messaging with various client teams and payers. The Medical Coding Representative will report to the Huron Managed Services Domestic Coding team. The Medical Coding Analyst will report to the Domestic Business Office leadership team.### **KEY JOB DUTIES:*** Responsible for the inpatient auditing of coders and/or “audit the auditors” to ensure coding accuracy of a minimum of 95% is met.* Perform quality checks/audits on visits coded as per client SOPs.* Perform calibration audits.* Suggest improvements and schedule calibration sessions with offshore team counterparts and leaders.* May assist in preparing audit reports, share direct feedback to coders and auditors on areas of opportunity, participate in client interactions and internal stakeholder meetings.**Core Qualifications*** Current permanent United States Work Authorization and ability to work U.S. day shift schedule.* 2+ years of coding experience across multiple specialties (e.g., Inpatient, E&M, Ambulatory, Surgery, Cardiology, Radiology), including denial review and appeals.* 2+ years of experience as a coding auditor with proven accuracy and compliance.* Required certification: CPC* Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with encoder tools (e.g., 3M/Solventum, Encoder Pro) and EMR systems.* Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, time management, and ability to work independently in a deadline-driven environment.* Excellent oral and written communication skills; adaptable and collaborative team player.**Preferred Qualifications*** AHIMA microcredentials: Auditing: Inpatient Coding (AIC) and/or Auditing: Outpatient Coding (AOC); AAPC CPMA certification.* RHIA credential preferred.* Experience with Epic, Cerner, Meditech systems.* Familiarity with revenue cycle systems and financial analysis.* Encoder experience with 3M/Solventum, Encoder Pro, Codifime.*The estimated pay range for this job is $26.44 - $36.06 per hour. The range represents a good faith estimate of the range that Huron reasonably expects to pay for this job at the time of the job posting. The actual salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to specific skills or certifications, years of experience, market changes and required travel. This job is also eligible to participate in Huron’s benefit plans which include medical, dental and vision coverage and other wellness programs. The pay range information provided is in accordance with applicable state and local laws regarding salary transparency that are currently in effect and may be implemented in the future.*### ## ****Position Level****Analyst### ## ****Country****United States of AmericaAt Huron, we’re redefining what a consulting organization can be. We go beyond advice to deliver results that last. We inherit our client’s challenges as if they were our own. We help them transform for the future. We advocate. We make a difference. And we intelligently, passionately, relentlessly do great work…together. Whether you have years of experience or come right out of college, we invite you to explore our many opportunities. Find out how you can use your talents and develop your skills to make an impact immediately. Learn about how our culture and values provide you with the kind of environment that invites new ideas and innovation. Come see how we collaborate with each other in a culture of learning, coaching, diversity and inclusion. And hear about our unwavering commitment to make a difference in partnership with our clients, shareholders, communities and colleagues. Huron Consulting Group offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage to employees and dependents; a 401(k) plan with a generous employer match; an employee stock purchase plan; a generous Paid Time Off policy; and paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Our Wellness Program supports employee total well-being by providing free annual health screenings and coaching, bank at work, and on-site workshops, as well as ongoing programs recognizing major events in the lives of our employees throughout the year. All benefits and programs are subject to applicable eligibility requirements. Huron is fully committed to providing equal employment opportunity to job applicants and employees in recruitment, hiring, employment, compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, training, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Huron will not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, religion, veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, creed, citizenship or any other status protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. We endeavor to maintain a drug-free workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr Huron Consulting Group Inc.