Job Description
Summary: Under the general supervision of the Coding Manager, the Coding Validator will perform ongoing audits of inpatient and outpatient medical records to validate the accuracy of ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT, HCPC’s, POA indicators and modifiers. Responsible for developing reports and identifying positive/negative coding trends. Will communicate with the medical staff regarding retrospective coding queries and provide recommendations for education to coders, physicians, CDI and quality. Will review external audit findings, write appeals and provide feedback and education to coders as appropriate.
Education: AS or BS in Health Information Technology/Administration.
Licensure: CCS required.
Experience: Extensive ICD-9-CM, ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT 4 coding experience in an acute care setting required. Validation experience required.
Skills and Abilities:
· Team leader, with excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
· In depth and up-to-date...
Education: AS or BS in Health Information Technology/Administration.
Licensure: CCS required.
Experience: Extensive ICD-9-CM, ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT 4 coding experience in an acute care setting required. Validation experience required.
Skills and Abilities:
· Team leader, with excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
· In depth and up-to-date...