Under the direction of the Coding Compliance Manager, theCoding Compliance Auditor/Educator will play a key role in reviewing andanalyzing post claim data for accuracy and compliance with federal and statecoding guidelines and regulations.  TheCoding Compliance Auditor/Educator will review both inpatient and outpatientservices, including, but not limited to office, hospital, and surgicalprocedures.  The Coding ComplianceAuditor/Educator will work closely with MCMF providers providing coding anddocumentation education as well as supporting/educating the coding team. Inaddition, the Coding Compliance Auditor/Educator will also work closely withthe Coding Compliance Manager on discovered coding irregularities and neededaction items.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
• Proficient in Epic software
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong critical thinking skills
• The ability to anticipate, research, and resolve problems/strong problem-solving skills
• Strong understanding of the health care revenue cycle
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate information accurately and clearly
• The ability to train and mentor coding team
• The ability to build and maintain positive provider relationships
• The ability to handle complex and confidential information with discretion
• Provide excellent customer service and address a moderate amount of incoming email and phone calls
• The ability to manage interpersonal relationships and effectively communicate with clinical partners and fellow business center teams
• Detail oriented
• Strong work ethic, honest, and dependable
• Personal time management skills ' the ability to organize, prioritize, and multitask
• Collaborative team player with the ability to adapt to the ever-changing healthcare environment
• Professional demeanor at all times
• Maintain patient confidentiality
• Maintain a safe and orderly work area
• Interact in a positive and constructive manner
• Ability to be at work and be on time
• Follow company and department policies, procedures, and directives

Essential Job Outcomes

• In adherence with standard work, perform a variety of audits, including but not limited to, Coder Quality, Annual Provider, Coding Compliance Committee, Integration, and New Provider audits.
• Assess coding accuracy and compliance with policies and procedures and identify areas of potential risk. Provide support for Coding Compliance Committee and Integration Committee through the preparation of summary reports.
• In adherence with standard work, provide ongoing education to coders and MCMF physicians to maximize compliance and reimbursement. Represent the PBS and Coding Departments in on-site meetings and provide support and training for both new and established providers.
• In adherence with standard work, follow Coding Compliance department standards and branding when communicating with clinical partners and fellow business center teams. Work collaboratively to solve billing and coding issues with Physician Billing Services Insurance and Customer Service Representatives.
• Employ strong understanding of the healthcare revenue cycle, as well as a working knowledge of Medicare, Commercial, and HMO insurance, including the impact on reimbursement. Utilize medical reference resources and contacts to thoroughly research coding issues and maintain working knowledge of payment/reimbursement systems to ensure maximum reimbursement and coding compliance.
• In adherence with standard work, analyze coding related denials to help identify and correct reimbursement deficiencies, to identify opportunities for coding optimization, education/training, and to deter non-compliant coding behaviors.
• In adherence to standard work, analyze bell curve reports to determine whether there is variation from national averages and/or MCMF peers due to inappropriate coding, insufficient documentation, or missed revenue opportunity.
• In adherence to standard work, perform new business coding risk analysis to report out on provider coding behaviors that may put revenue and compliance at risk for the organization.
• In adherence with standard work, take responsibility for various projects as assigned by management, and perform any additional/miscellaneous duties (not inclusive of job description) as requested by the management team within the scope of knowledge/ability.
• Inspire the trust and respect of the coding team and help increase coder productivity and quality through on-going education and support, motivating the team to achieve both department and organizational goals.
• Act as administrator of the MCMF audit manager tool.
• Act as a collaborative partner to the Coding Manager to enhance overall coding team performance. In addition, act as a resource for PBS Managers, Practice Managers, Medical Group Directors, System Support and other staff.
• 'Other duties as assigned'