Outpatient Coding Auditor (Acute Care)
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
Who We Are
JPS Health Network is a $950 million, tax-supported healthcare system in North Texas. Licensed for 582 beds, the network features over 25 locations across Tarrant County, with John Peter Smith Hospital a Level I Trauma Center, Tarrant County's only psychiatric emergency center, and the largest hospital-based family medical residency program in the nation. The health network employs more than 7,200 people.
Acclaim Multispecialty Group is the medical practice group featuring over 300 providers serving JPS Health Network. Specialties range from primary care to general surgery and trauma. The Acclaim Multispecialty Group formed around a common set of incentives and expectations supporting the operational, financial, and clinical performance
outcomes of the network. Our goal is to provide high quality, compassionate clinical care for every patient, every time.
Why JPS?
We're More Than a Hospital. We're 7,200 Of The Most Dedicated People You Could Ever Meet. Our Goal Is To Make Sure The People Of Our Community Get The Care They Need And Deserve. As Community Stewards, We Abide By Three Rules Of The Road
Own it. Everyone who wears the JPS badge contributes to our journey to excellence. Seek joy. Every day, every shift, we celebrate our patients, smile, and emphasize positivity. Don't be a jerk. Everyone is treated with courtesy and respect. Smiling, laughter, compassion - key components of our everyday experience at JPS.
When working here, you're surrounded by passion, diversity, and dedication. We look forward to meeting you!
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Job Title
Outpatient Coding Auditor (Acute Care)
Requisition Number
35391
Employment Type
Full Time
Division
HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
Compensation Type
Salaried
Job Category
Business / Professional
Hours Worked
8-5 (M-F)
Location
John Peter Smith Hospital
Shift Worked
Day
Job Description
Job Summary: The Outpatient Coding Auditor monitors coding and provides quality reviews for all outpatient, day surgery and observation accounts. This position assists the Coding Manager in training and education for Coder I and Coder II.
Essential Job Functions & Accountabilities
Assists the Coding Manager in training and education of coding staff. Performs quality reviews of coders ensuring accuracy with coding guidelines and policies for complete, precise, and consistent coding. Reviews include Outpatient ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS and Modifiers. Maintains up-to-date working knowledge of coding guidelines. Acts as a resource and point person for issues and questions for coders, customers or project teams. Reviews physician documentation for coding appropriateness and accuracy following coding guidelines. Provides feedback 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. Communicates with management regarding clinical, coding, and reimbursement issues as needed. Utilizes Epic, 3-M encoder, and computer-assisted coding (CAC) software as directed. Maintains compliance with JPS Health Network’s coding policies, procedures. Job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties and may be subject to change with or without notice. Staff are expected to perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Associates in health information technology or a related field of study from an accredited college or university. 3 plus years of coding experience in a hospital setting.
OR
High school diploma, GED or equivalent. 6 plus years of coding experience in a hospital setting.
AND Candidates must have and keep current at least one of the following professional certifications:
CPC (Certified Professional Coder) CCS (Certified Coding Specialist) RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator) RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician)
Preferred Qualifications
American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) granted: Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or Registered Health Information Technologist (RHIT).
Location Address
1500 S. Main Street
Fort Worth, Texas, 76104
United States
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