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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