Senior Consultant / Remote

The Senior Consultant is a non-exempt, full-time or part-time remote position reporting to the Director of Facility Coding Services. The Senior Consultant provides facility audit services to clients as assigned. All audit is performed with a focus on accuracy and completeness with an understanding that payment optimization is an outcome of correct code assignment rather than a separate process. Detailed knowledge of official coding guidelines and CMS regulations as they pertain to IPPS and OPPS reimbursement.
• Conduct coding quality reviews on Coding Consultants while on assignment as needed.
• Complete client reports that contain objectives, findings, observations, and recommendations for improvement.
• Provide in-service education to clients as part of audit projects.
• Serve as Team Leader at client site when multiple consultants are assigned.
• Assist in the design and presentation of educational seminars to clients as requested by the Senior Director.
• Provide audit services including ICD-9-CM Coding, CPT-4 coding, abstracting, and DRG and APC reviews in all health care settings.
• Complete expense reports in accordance with policy
• Submit time sheets for payroll in accordance with policy no later than 9am CST on Monday of scheduled payroll weeks.
• Attend continuing education classes to maintain proficiency in areas of coding that include but are not limited to ICD-9-CM, CPT-4, ambulatory surgery, ambulatory care, and OPPS coding.
• Flexible, detail-oriented, ability to be a positive influence on others, ability to work independently, willingness to take ownership of responsibilities, quality conscious, dependable and ability to adapt well to change.
• Knowledge and experience in inpatient and outpatient coding services including but not limited to ICD-9-CM and CPT-4 coding skills preferably as a consultant.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Word and Excel.
• Understanding of medical terminology, and medical records content, format, and other pertinent procedures. Demonstrate ability to initiate services at a new client facility.
• AHIMA approved ICD-10-CM/PCS trainer a plus.
• Baccalaureate degree in related health care field preferred or associates degree with equivalent business experience. Credential of RHIA, RHIT or CCS.

Pay: $22 per hour / DOE

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