CODING EDUCATION AUDITOR OUTPATIENT

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Coordinator, Outpatient Education & Audits, the Coding Education Auditor, Outpatient will be responsible for assisting with developing all education and coding quality improvement initiatives for the Outpatient Coding Division at JHHS. The Coding Education Auditor, Outpatient is responsible for analyzing, reviewing and resolving coding and documentation issues that are related to reimbursement, compliance and revenue enhancement. The Auditor will perform focused second level coding quality reviews, as needed, to support improving coding quality for each outpatient Coding Specialist. The Auditor will document relevant trends of inaccurate coding and areas that are high risk for compliance issues to the Coordinator. The Auditor is responsible for offering recommendations for improvement to maintain a minimum of 95% coding quality across the JHHS enterprise. The Auditor will utilize the nThrive DNA learning management system to assist with coding education and skill development. Thisindividual will assist with conducting investigation and research of existing policies, guidelines and precedent cases in publications such as Federal Register, AHA Coding Clinic, and AHIMA Journal to support internal policy development. Additional research will include AHRQ, RAC SOW, OIG Coding Compliance Plan and Correct Coding Initiative Guidelines to determine JHHS internal focused audits plan for the fiscal year. The Auditor will assist with special projects assigned by the Coordinator, Outpatient Education & Audits

What Awaits You?

• Career growth and development
• Employee and Dependent Tuition Assistance
• Diverse and collaborative working environment
• Affordable and comprehensive benefits package

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

Minimum Associate's Degree in HIM or health-care-related field required. Bachelor's degree preferred.

Work Experience:

Requires minimum of 3 years outpatient coding experience required. 1 year of auditing experience preferred

License/Certification:

Requires Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) certification. RHIT or RHIA credentials are preferred. The candidate will be required to pass AHIMA-approved Outpatient. Coding Specialist II assessment prior to hire.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.

We are committed to providing a healthy and safe environment for our patients, visitors and staff members. The Johns Hopkins Hospital has a tobacco-free at work policy. Employees must refrain from using any tobacco products during their work shifts — including while at lunch or on breaks, and whether they are on or off campus.