Job Description:
• Complete annual outpatient coding audits for ED, SDS, and Observation charts
• Audit approximately 300 outpatient charts, averaging 4–6 charts per hour
• Perform audit scoring, manage rebuttals, and deliver an executive summary of findings
• Identify missed diagnosis queries and audit trends; translate findings into recommendations and education plans
• Meet with leadership to communicate findings, trends, and recommendations
• Lead formal education sessions (group and 1:1) based on audit results
• Review charge entry sheets (e.g., medications, infusions/injections) in addition to diagnoses
• Audit Observation workflows, including the 48-hour carve-out policy (built into Lynx)
• Support SDS auditing (diagnosis and CPT coding review)
• Utilize 3M CAC and validate/verify codes, specificity, and acuity
Requirements:
• AHIMA or AAPC certification
• Meditech EHR experience
• Comfort meeting with leadership to communicate audit findings, trends, recommendations, and education plans
• Experience creating and conducting formal education sessions (group and 1:1)
Benefits:
• PTO
• Vacation Pay
• Bonus Pay
• Health Insurance
• 401(k)
• Professional development
• Employee recognition
• Annual appreciation gifts
• Recognized third-party leadership training