Coding Compliance Auditor (REMOTE), Day Shift, Organizational Integrity

Adventist HealthCare

  • Gaithersburg, MD
  • $60,487-87,706 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 8 days ago
Support CenterAdventist Healthcare seeks to hire an experienced Coding Compliance Auditor for our Organizational Integrity department who will embrace our mission to extend God’s care through the ministry of physical, mental, and spiritual healing.As a Coding Compliance Auditor, you will:
  • Conducts a high volume of coding compliance audits across Adventist HealthCare (AHC) in accordance with the Department Work Plan.
  • Assists with the development, updating, maintenance, and dissemination of training and education materials to AHC clinicians, managers, and coding department staff. Provide material and conduct presentations for Compliance education programs as needed.
  • Performs independent research, and assessment and remain current with CMS, NGS Medicare, and Office of Inspector General (OIG) regulations, guidelines, bulletins, coding practices & methods, annual, semi-annual, and quarterly coding updates and other publications for impact on Institutional services.
  • Assists with providing recommendations and feedback to leaders to improve and optimize compliant coding, billing, or documentation practices. Respond to all inquiries in a professional and timely manner.
  • Other duties as assigned in support of the AHC Organizational Integrity/Compliance Program
Qualifications include:
  • Associate degree required. Bachelor’s degree in healthcare related field preferred
  • 2+ years of job-related experience in a Compliance Auditing or related position.
  • Professional coding experience (In Maryland preferred).
  • Advanced knowledge and experience with rules and regulations pertaining to federally funded programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) along with knowledge of documentation requirements for coding and billing.
  • Proficient use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook.
  • Must have one of the following current certifications:
  • Certified Coding Specialist (CCS),
  • Certified Coding Specialist – Physician (CCS-P),
  • Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC),
  • Certified Outpatient Coder (COC),
  • Certified Professional Coder (CPC),
  • Certified Risk Coder (CRC),
  • Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC),
  • Certified Documentation Improvement Practitioner (CDIP), Health Information Administrator (RHIA), and Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT).
  • Outpatient Coding Experience preferred
  • Hospital Coding Experience preferred
  • OP experience preferred
  • Excellent communication skills preferred
  • Proficient in PowerPoint, Excel spreadsheets, and Word preferred
  • Clinic Practice Settings experience preferred
  • Lives in the DC area preferred
Work Schedule:Day ShiftRemotePay Range: $60,486.56 - $87,705.51If the salary range is listed as $0 or if the position is Per Diem (with a fixed rate), salary discussions will take place during the screening process.Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), this position is classified as: United States of America (Exempt)At Adventist HealthCare our job is to care for you.We do this by offering:Work life balance through nonrotating shiftsRecognition and rewards for professional expertiseFree Employee parkingMedical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees and their eligible dependents effective on your date of hireEmployer-paid Short & Long-Term Disability, Basic Life Insurance and AD&D, (short-term disability buy-up available)Paid Time OffEmployer retirement contribution and match after 1-year of eligible employment with a 3-year vesting periodVoluntary benefits include flexible spending accounts, legal plans, and life, pet, auto, home, long term care, and critical illness & accident insuranceSubsidized childcare at participating childcare centersTuition ReimbursementEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) supportAs a faith-based organization, with over a century of caring for the communities in the Maryland area, Adventist HealthCare has earned a reputation for high-quality, compassionate care. Adventist HealthCare was the first and is the largest healthcare provider in Montgomery County.If you want to make a difference in someone’s life every day, consider a position with a team of professionals who are doing just that, making a difference.Join the Adventist HealthCare team today, apply now to be considered!COVID-19 VaccinationAdventist HealthCare strongly recommends all applicants to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before commencing employment. Applicants may be required to furnish proof of vaccination.Tobacco and Drug StatementTobacco use is a well-recognized preventable cause of death in the United States and an important public health issue. In order to promote and maintain a healthy work environment, Adventist HealthCare will not hire applicants for employment who either state that they are nicotine users or who test positive for nicotine and drug use.While some jurisdictions, including Maryland, permit the use of marijuana for medical purposes, marijuana continues to be classified as an illegal drug under the federal Controlled Substances Act. As a result, medical marijuana use will not be accepted as a valid explanation for a positive drug test result.Adventist HealthCare will withdraw offers of employment to applicants who test positive for Cotinine (nicotine) and marijuana. Those testing positive are given the opportunity to re-apply in 90 days, if they can truthfully attest that they have not used any nicotine products in the past ninety (90) days and successfully pass follow-up testing. ("Nicotine products" include, but are not limited to: cigarettes, cigars, pipes, chewing tobacco, e-cigarettes, vaping products, hookah, and nicotine replacement products (e.g., nicotine gum, nicotine patches, nicotine lozenges, etc.).Equal Employment Opportunity
Adventist HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to attracting, engaging, and developing the best people to cultivate our mission-centric culture. Our goal is to have a welcoming, equitable, and safe place to work and grow for all employees, no matter their background. AHC does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and related medical conditions, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Adventist HealthCare will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities, in accordance with applicable law. Adventist HealthCare is a religious organization as defined under applicable law; however, it will endeavor to provide reasonable accommodations for applicants’ religious beliefs.Applicants who wish to request accommodations for disabilities or religious belief should contact the Support Center HR Office.

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