Coding QA Specialist

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Job Summary

Summary: -Responsible for ensuring the accuracy and quality of billing information. Reviews and audits records to maintain compliance with regulatory standards and improve data integrity, working closely with clinical staff and coders to resolve discrepancies.

Does this position require Patient Care? No

Essential Functions: -Completing regular audits, summarizing and reporting audit results, and recommending preventative actions when errors occur. -Identifies and corrects errors in records, ensuring proper documentation and adherence to practices. -Identify opportunities for additional training and/or enhancements to training materials and work collaboratively with internal and external teams to help provide education and training in these areas. -Assist with the development and delivery of regular reports on performance, trends, and other actionable insights to the QA, Training, and Operations Leadership teams. -Document evaluations utilizing departmental quality monitoring templates, established quality standards, and quality monitoring technology. -Develops and maintains quality assurance reports, tracking performance metrics, and identifying areas for improvement. -Regularly and accurately report findings to the Manager and/or user via the approved scoring, tracking, and reporting mechanisms.  

Qualifications

Education

Associate's Degree Healthcare Administration/ related field required.

Bachelor's degree preferred.

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? Yes

Licenses and Credentials CPC required.

CPMA, RHIA, RHIT, CHC preferred.

Experience

5 Years of Surgical Coding experience preferred

Experience in QA/auditing, 1-3 years preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Thorough knowledge of coding standards and clinical documentation requirements. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. - Excellent communication skills, with the ability to provide constructive feedback. - Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high-quality standards. - Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

 

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

This position will be auditing for surgical coding. Experience in surgical coding is strongly preferred.

 

Remote Type

Remote  

Work Location

399 Revolution Drive  

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40  

Employee Type

Regular  

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

 

Pay Range

$63,648.00 - $92,570.40/Annual  

Grade

6  

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EEO Statement:

0100 Mass General Brigham Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.  

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