Company name
Humana Inc.
Location
San Antonio, TX, United States
Employment Type
Full-Time
Industry
Work At Home, Healthcare, Audit
Posted on
May 19, 2021
Profile
Description
The Medical Coding Auditor Supervisor handles a combination of tasks, including extracting clinical information from a variety of medical records and assigning appropriate procedural terminology and medical codes (e.g., ICD-10-CM, CPT) to patient records. The Medical Coding Auditor Supervisor's work assignments are varied and frequently require interpretation and independent determination of the appropriate courses of action. In addition to completing the functions of an auditor, the Medical Coding Auditor Supervisor is also responsible for directly managing a team of medical coding auditors and handling the day-to-day tasks associated with leading a team (payroll, evaluating performance, etc.).
Responsibilities
Essential Functions
Directly supervises a team of Medical Coding Auditors
Assists the Audit Manager with data analysis, team management, goal setting, and other projects as assigned
Completes audits for assigned providers and/or coders:
Verifies and ensures the accuracy, completeness, specificity, and appropriateness of medical record documentation based on a patient's documented medical conditions
Confirms appropriate diagnosis and procedure code assignment, in accordance with all applicable coding guidelines
Utilizes electronic tools (i.e., spreadsheets) that have been created based on the CMS-HCC model and established coding guidelines
Prepares written summaries of audit findings
Presents verbal audit feedback and provides education upon completion of the medical record audit
Responds to or clarifies internal requests for information
Supports and participates in process and quality improvement initiatives
Partners with business associates from other departments to understand their needs and concerns, and participate in the development of system solutions
Understands department, segment, and organizational strategy and operating objectives, including their linkages to related areas
Makes decisions regarding own work methods, occasionally in ambiguous situations, and requires minimal direction and receives guidance where needed.
Follows established guidelines/procedures
Assists in other coding capacities as needed
Required Qualifications
CPC, CCS, or CCS-P AND CPMA AND CRC
Physician office coding experience, preferably in a risk adjustment setting
Passionate about contributing to an organization focused on continuous improvement
Proficient verbal and written communication skills
Data analysis
Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel
Public speaking / group presentation skills
Preferred Qualification
CDEO
Bachelor's Degree
Physician office auditing experience, preferably in a risk adjustment setting
Other Notes
This is a WAH position
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Company info
Humana Inc.
Website : http://www.humana.com