Coding Integrity Auditor

ConnectiCare
Farmington, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 3/27/2023 CLOSED ON 9/26/2023

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coding Integrity Auditor position at ConnectiCare?

Summary of Position
  • Responsible for upholding the standard for code review functions in the setting of claims review, grievance and appeal, and
new medical policy implementation.
  • Identify inconsistencies between CCI & EH reimbursement policies and claim which directly impact claim payment (i.e.
authorizations) and responsible for working with leadership to bring to resolution.
  • Perform audit of suspended and appealed claims reviewed by coding staff.
  • Perform audits of outlier providers for accurate coding practices and documentation requirements.
Principal Accountabilities
  • Audit internal and external business partners (processes and results) for accurate claim coding reviews for various
programs, pre- and post-payment.
  • Audit claim reviews and medical records to ensure accurate adjudication; review decisions from Coding Integrity team;
provide feedback, results, and recommendations to management.
  • Review reporting for outlier provider claims; request patient medical records to assign diagnoses, treatments, and
surgical and non-surgical procedures for facility and medical services for coding and payment integrity.
  • Provide direct education to the business and provider offices as needed to facilitate an understanding of correct claim
coding, use of CPT, ICD-10, HCPCS, etc.
  • Perform audits of changes to coding introduced by new medical policies, reimbursement policies, regulatory changes,
and business requirements on a quarterly basis.
  • Participate in RPC, RPCW, Medical Policy Committee (MPC) and Medical Policy Committee Workgroup (MPCW) as
added Coding Integrity representation at meetings; ensure that decisions are appropriate and will result in accurate
claim reimbursement.
  • Identify reimbursement and coding variances from industry standards and brings to leader’s attention.
  • Provide support for internal and vendor edit reviews and provider contracts.
  • Perform related tasks as directed or required.
Education, Training, Licenses, Certifications
  • Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a healthcare, quantitative/analytical, or business related field of study.
  • AAPC CPC (AAPC Certified Professional Coder) &/or CCS (AHIMA Certified Coding Specialist)
  • AAPC CPMA (AAPC Certified Professional Medical Auditor)
Relevant Work Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • 3 – 5 years of coding experience. (R)
  • 1 year auditing experience. (R)
  • Additional years of related work experience/specialized training may be considered in lieu of educational requirements. (R)
  • Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, etc.) (R)
  • Attention to detail; and ability to communicate or escalate issues in a timely manner. (R)
  • Ability to independently prioritize and complete multiple tasks with competing priority levels and deadlines. (R)
  • Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced work environment. (R)
  • Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, presentation, interpersonal) with all types and levels of audiences. (R)

Additional Information

  • Requisition ID: 2301X
  • Hiring Range: $52-$92

Salary : $52 - $92

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