Professional Coding Auditor - Educator

February 24

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WVU Medicine

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WVU Medicine is a comprehensive health system affiliated with West Virginia University, providing medical services through a network of hospitals across West Virginia. The system includes notable facilities such as J. W. Ruby Memorial Hospital, WVU Medicine Children's, and various other regional medical centers. WVU Medicine offers a wide range of healthcare services, including specialized and advanced medical treatments such as robotic heart surgery. It's also involved in medical education, research, and community health initiatives, emphasizing a mission of delivering high-quality care to the communities it serves.

neurosurgery • pediatrics • emergency medicine • cardiothoracic surgery • cancer services

10,000+ employees

⚕️ Healthcare Insurance

📋 Description

• Responsible for educating and training WVU Healthcare Coding Staff as directed by Coding Managers. • Will also oversee or perform the overall auditing and education plans for the Coding staff. • This position will perform coding quality audits, provide ongoing feedback and education. • This position utilizes various coding classifications; ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, and other references and software to ensure accurate coding and MS-DRG, HCC and APR-DRG assignment.

🎯 Requirements

• Graduate of Health Information Technology (HIT) or equivalent program AND Five (5) years of coding experience; OR Medical Coding Certification Program AND Five (5) years of coding experience; OR High School Diploma or Equivalent AND Eight (8) years of coding experience. • Certification in one of the following: RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician), RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator), COC (Certified Outpatient Coder), CCS (Certified Coding Specialist), or CPC (Certified Procedural Coder). • Bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management or related field. • Extensive experience in ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, and MS-DRG, HCC and APR-DRG assignment for Positions and multi-specialty coding, E&M coding, procedural/surgical coding, as well as knowledge of governmental billing and coding regulations including the “Teaching Physician Guidelines” for Professional Coding Positions preferred. • Previous supervisory or project management experience.