Email Opening Title Outpatient Auditor  Location Chicago   Description eCatalyst Healthcare Solutions is hiring immediately for an Outpatient Auditor and offering a $1,000 sign on bonus. As an Outpatient Auditor, ?you?will perform auditing for our team and our valued client partners, reviewing medical record documentation to determine accuracy of assigned ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS, CPT modifiers and E&M codes The ideal candidate has 5 or more years of outpatient coding and outpatient auditing to include SDS/OBSV. Active RHIT, CCS and or CPMA Certification required. Essential Functions/Position Requirements Completes position functions in a way that mirrors the values of eCatalyst. Responsible for consistently delivering eCatalyst's brand promise 'Exceptional services delivered with unrelenting client focus.' Provide client services and lead, coordinate, and perform all functions of quality reviews for outpatient coding across multiple clients. Performs quality reviews on coders ensuring compliance with coding guidelines and company policies for complete, accurate, and consistent coding. Reviews include Outpatient ICD-10, CPT, APC, CPT Modifiers, ED E&M and professional coding and E&M assignments. Knowledge expert and maintains up-to-date working knowledge of coding guidelines in order to act as a resource and point person for issues and question for coders, customers or project teams. Reviews physician documentation for coding appropriateness and accuracy following coding guidelines. Facility OP auditing including Same Day Surgery, Observation, ED, and Ancillary visit types. Profee multi-specialty experience is a plus. Provides feedback, education, and training to coders and providers on coding corrections, appropriately citing authoritative resources. Assists with the interpretation of codes and other information requested for accurate code assignment. Communicate with management regarding clinical, coding, and reimbursement issues as needed. Function in a professional, efficient, and positive manner with strong critical thinking and decision-making skills. Utilizes?our client's electronic medical record (EMR), encoder, and computer-assisted coding (CAC) software as directed. Ensures optimal reimbursement while maintaining compliance with CMS and third-party payor policies and guidelines. Maintains compliance?with eCatalyst and client's coding policies, procedures, and guidelines. Consistently maintains 95% or above accuracy rate while meeting established productivity standards. There may be client specific quality and productivity standards and the employee is responsible for understanding the expectations. Accurately and ethically completes daily production log and daily time keeping requirements. BENEFITS eCatalyst is proud to offer the following benefits to eligible employees United Healthcare Health plans with an extensive national network - 2 PPO plans and a HDHP with a Health Savings Account (HSA) 401k plan with an up to 4% company match Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Paid Time Off (PTO) Company Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability for all employees Company Paid Short Term Disability (for qualifying positions) Voluntary Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Plans Pet Insurance Dependent Care and Medical Flexible Spending Accounts EAP and Financial Wellness programs Free Continuing Education Credits   Position Requirements 3+ years of outpatient coding experience. 5+ years preferred. 3+ years of outpatient auditing experience. 5 + years preferred. Experience working in a coding vendor company or large hospital system is preferred. Proficiency in multiple EMR’s, encoders, and the Microsoft Office suite. Excellent knowledge of payor and CMS coding guidelines. Up to date knowledge and full understanding of AHA Coding Clinics Educated in HIPAA regulations; must maintain strict confidentiality of patient and client information. Consistently achieves quality and productivity standards. Ability to organize and complete work in a timely manner. Ability to read, write and effectively communicate in English. Ability to understand medical/surgical terminology. Above average written and verbal communication skills. Candidates must have and keep current at least one of the following professional certifications (RHIT or CCS Preferred): RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician) CCS (Certified Coding Specialist) CMPA (Certified Professional Medical Auditor) RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator) COC (Certified Outpatient Coder)   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   About the Organization eCatalyst Healthcare Solutions is proud to be one of the nation's top HIM and Middle Revenue Cycle companies. Our expertise includes coding, auditing, clinical documentation improvement (CDI), master patient index, registry, revenue cycle, staffing, consulting, and more. eCatalyst is distinguished by our highly experienced and credentialed team and our unrelenting client focus.   EOE Statement eCatalyst Healthcare Solutions, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.   This position is currently not accepting applications. To search for an open position, please go to http://CDMEnterprisesInc.appone.com WE ALSO RECOMMEND Other Jobs Within Same Category -- None found -- Other Jobs Within 60 Miles -- None found --

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