Overview
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Job Details
Position: Outpatient Professional Coding Audit Consultant
Duration: 12+ Months (Possible Extension)
Work Location: Remote
20hrs/Week
Description:
The person hired for the position of outpatient professional coding audit consultant will have a passion for imparting their knowledge and expertise in ambulatory coding (ICD-10-CM and CPT-4/HCPCS,) RVUs, facility E/M level assignment, Medicare billing/reporting guidelines, risk adjustment (e.g. HCCs), quality metrics, clinical documentation integrity and coding compliance. The person hired will be involved in coding and documentation audits of ambulatory/physician records, delivery of results, recommendations to customers, and customer education. The ideal candidate will be expected to work directly with the Solventum Audit/Compliance/Ambulatory team in Consulting Services.
Your Skills and Expertise
- To set you up for success in this role from day one, Solventum requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:
- Associate s degree or higher from an accredited university
- RHIA, RHIT with CCS-P and/or CPC certification and minimum of five (5) years of outpatient and/or professional clinical coding experience
- Minimum of five (5) years of OP CDI experience related to outpatient (professional) revenue cycle
- Proficient Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint and other Microsoft Office programs
- Excellent verbal, written, presentation, analytical and organizational skills
Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:
- Bachelor s or Master's degree in HIM, Nursing, or other healthcare clinical background
- Recognized CDI credential from ACDIS (CCDS-O) or AHIMA (CDIP)
- AAPC risk adjustment certification
- Ability to solve problems in a logical, methodical, and time efficient manner
- Analytical skills related to independently interpreting, preparing, and analyzing data
- Demonstrated ability to effect change through team structures and achieve measurable outcomes
- Proven ability to maintain superior customer and employee relations in a fast-paced environment
- Experience with telecommuting, working with EMRs and other electronic tools
- Ability to work with multiple and diverse clients and projects
- Attention to detail, highly organized, with an absolute focus on quality of work
- Deep understanding of clinical documentation, medical record coding, healthcare billing and revenue cycle management
- Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
- Proven ability to work independently and produce excellent results
- Knowledgeable in Solventum HIS software portfolio (360 Encompass)