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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Coding Compliance Analyst to join our healthcare compliance team. The Coding Compliance Analyst plays a crucial role in ensuring that medical coding practices within our organization adhere strictly to regulatory standards and guidelines. This position involves reviewing medical records, analyzing coding accuracy, identifying discrepancies, and providing recommendations for improvement. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of medical coding systems, healthcare regulations, and compliance requirements.
In this role, you will be responsible for conducting regular audits of medical coding practices to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations. You will collaborate closely with medical coders, billing specialists, healthcare providers, and compliance officers to identify areas of risk and implement corrective actions. Your expertise will help our organization maintain high standards of compliance, minimize risks associated with coding errors, and ensure accurate reimbursement from insurance providers.
The Coding Compliance Analyst will also be responsible for staying current with changes in healthcare regulations, coding guidelines, and industry best practices. You will provide training and education to coding staff and healthcare providers to ensure ongoing compliance and accuracy in medical documentation and coding practices. Additionally, you will prepare detailed reports summarizing audit findings, compliance issues, and recommendations for improvement, presenting these findings to management and stakeholders.
To succeed in this role, you must have excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to interpret complex medical documentation and coding guidelines. Strong communication skills are essential, as you will need to effectively convey audit findings and compliance recommendations to diverse audiences. You should also be proactive, organized, and capable of managing multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.
This position offers an excellent opportunity for professional growth and development within the healthcare compliance field. You will be part of a supportive team dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of integrity and compliance in medical coding and billing practices. If you are passionate about healthcare compliance, possess strong analytical and communication skills, and have a thorough understanding of medical coding systems, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Conduct regular audits of medical coding to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulations.
- Analyze medical records and documentation to identify coding discrepancies and errors.
- Provide detailed reports and recommendations based on audit findings.
- Collaborate with coding staff and healthcare providers to implement corrective actions.
- Stay updated on changes in healthcare regulations and coding guidelines.
- Develop and deliver training programs to educate staff on coding compliance.
- Assist in developing policies and procedures related to coding compliance.
- Monitor compliance trends and proactively address potential risks.
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management, Healthcare Administration, or related field.
- Certification in medical coding (e.g., CPC, CCS, RHIT, RHIA).
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in medical coding or healthcare compliance.
- Strong knowledge of ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS coding systems and guidelines.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Proficiency in healthcare compliance regulations and standards.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Experience conducting audits and preparing compliance reports.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Can you describe your experience conducting coding compliance audits?
- How do you stay current with changes in medical coding guidelines and regulations?
- What steps do you take when you identify coding discrepancies during an audit?
- Can you provide an example of a compliance issue you identified and how you resolved it?
- How do you approach training and educating staff on coding compliance?
