Coding Data Quality Auditor Analyst

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Position Summary

Responsible for performing second level quality inter-rater review audits of medical records coded by internal team, as well as external vendor (if applicable) to ensure the ICD codes that are submitted to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for the purpose of risk adjustment processes are appropriate, accurate, and supported by clinical documentation in accordance with all State and Federal regulations and internal policies and procedures.

• Proven ability to support coding judgment and decisions using industry standard evidence and tools.
• Ability to confidently speak to such evidence across internal stakeholders with varying knowledge and clinical expertise in either written or verbal forms including communication with clinical or coding staff, federal regulators and vendor coding resources.
• Acts as mentor to provide education to internal staff based on audit findings; provides general education on ICD codes as appropriate
• Conducts process audits to ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures and existing CMS regulations.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a cross functional role within other teams for collaboration on best practices.
• Adhere to stringent timelines consistent with project deadlines and directives.
• Possesses a genuine interest in improving and promoting quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and assists others to achieve the same through mentoring and instruction.
• Conducts process audits to ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures as well as regulatory guidance from CMS, OIG or other Regulatory body.
• Thorough knowledge of coding guidelines and regulations to meet compliance requirements, such as establishing medical necessity.
• Identify and communicate documentation deficiencies to allow for continuous education opportunities for peers.
• Extensive knowledge of medical documentation, fraud, abuse and penalties for documentation and coding violations based on governmental guidelines.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years recent and related experience in medical record documentation review, diagnosis coding, and/or auditing.
• Completion of AAPC/AHIMA, (American Academy of Professional Coders/ American Health Information Management Association), training program for core credential (CPC, CCS-P) with associated work history/on the job experience equal to approximately 3 years for CPC.
• CPC (Certified Professional Coder) or CCS-P (Certified Coding Specialist-Physician) required.
• CRC (Certified Risk Adjustment Coder) required within the first six months.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPMA (Certified Professional Medical Auditor), CDEO (Certified Documentation Expert Outpatient) or CPC-I (Certified Professional Coding Instructor) preferred.

• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.

• Superior communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Education

• AA/AS or equivalent experience
• Bachelor preferred

Anticipated Weekly Hours

40

Time Type

Full time

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

$21.10 - $36.78

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls.  The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors.  This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above. 
 

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Great benefits for great people

We take pride in our comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits – investing in the physical, emotional and financial wellness of our colleagues and their families to help them be the healthiest they can be. In addition to our competitive wages, our great benefits include:

• Affordable medical plan