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Ochsner LSU Health · 2 months ago

HB Coding Auditor/Educator - Remote

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Ochsner LSU Health is seeking a HB Coding Auditor/Educator to join their consulting team. This role involves handling escalated coding projects, providing education to various healthcare professionals, and ensuring compliance with coding regulations.

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Responsibilities

Participates in hospital revenue cycle assessments and process improvement engagements

Prepares appropriate written reports to include findings and recommendations

Conducts periodic status checks with the clients and project team to assess progress against plan and communicates progress to supervisors

Oversees and provides training and mentoring to help team members increase their effectiveness

Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style

Performs other related duties as required

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards

Qualification

Coding educationCoding/documentation knowledgeAnalytical skillsHealth information certificationsMicrosoft Office proficiencyVerbal communicationWritten communicationInterpersonal skills

Required

High school diploma or equivalent

5 years of experience working in a hospital or ambulatory surgery center (ASC) as a coder required including experience in consulting and in client facing positions

Certification as Registered Health Information Administrator, Registered Health Information Technician, Certified Coding Specialist, Certified Coding Specialist-Physician based, Certified Professional Coder, Licensed Practical Nurse, OR Registered Nurse

Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications including Microsoft Office Applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project, and Visio

Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally

Strong interpersonal skills

Advanced knowledge of coding/documentation and billing regulations

Strong analytical skills and ability to gather and interpret data, evaluate reports and track progress

Ability to travel throughout and between facilities