Inpatient Medical Coding Auditor

Become a part of our caring community   The Inpatient Medical Coding Auditor - PPI Coding Disputes reporting to the Manager reviews the appropriate DRG and ICD-10-CM/ PCS coding assignments for accuracy within the coding disputes team from a variety of medical records. The Disputes Auditor - MSDRG Inpatient Coding on the Disputes Team consults and collaborates with coding professionals within and across departments to ensure high accountability of coding disputes outcomes for timeliness, compliance and quality. Will be an experienced medical coding auditor with in-depth experience in inpatient coding audits (MSDRG/APDRG) Ensures overall accuracy and compliance of coding disputes reviews by adhering to all appropriate coding guidelines and communicates disputes outcomes to providers in a professional and concise manner. Leverages advanced auditing expertise to make coding decisions based on standard industry guidelines and best practices Manages multiple priorities, collaborates with peers and ensures timely completion of inpatient coding disputes Humana offers a variety of benefits to promote the best health and well-being of our employees and their families. We design competitive and flexible packages to give our employees a sense of financial security—both today and in the future, including: Health benefits effective day 1 Paid time off, holidays, volunteer time and jury duty pay Recognition pay 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match Tuition assistance Scholarships for eligible dependents Parental and caregiver leave Employee charity matching program Network Resource Groups (NRGs) Career development opportunities Use your skills to make an impact   WORK STYLE: Work at home, remote. While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required. WORK HOURS: Typical work hours are Monday-Friday, 8 hours/day, 5 days/week. Some flexibility might be available, depending on business needs. Required Qualifications RHIA, RHIT or CCS Certification (have held at least one of these qualifications for 4 years) MS-DRG coding/auditing experience 3+ years' experience performing inpatient coding reviews/ audits in health insurance and/or hospital settings Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs Word, PowerPoint, and Excel Can work independently and determine appropriate course of action Excellent communication skills both written and verbal Preferred Qualifications Associate's Degree or higher in Health Information Management (HIM) Experience in APR DRG coding/auditing Experience in Financial Recovery Experience in a fast paced, metric driven operational setting Additional Information Work-At-Home Requirements To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office associates' ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office associates must meet the following criteria: At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is required; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested. Satellite, cellular and microwave connection can be used only if approved by leadership. Employees who live and work from Home in the state of California, Illinois, Montana, or South Dakota will be provided a bi-weekly payment for their internet expense. Humana will provide Home or Hybrid Home/Office associates with telephone equipment appropriate to meet the business requirements for their position/job. Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information Our Hiring Process As part of our hiring process for this opportunity, we will be using an exciting interviewing technology called HireVue to enhance our hiring and decision-making ability. HireVue allows us to quickly connect and gain valuable information for you pertaining to your relevant skills and experience at a time that is best for your schedule. If you are selected, you will receive correspondence inviting you to participate in a HireVue assessment. You will have a set of questions and you will provide responses to each question. You should anticipate this to take about 10-15 minutes. Your answers will be reviewed, and you will subsequently be informed if you will be moving forward to next round. #LI-LM1 Work at Home Requirements: To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees’ ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees must meet the following criteria: At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is required; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested. In certain roles, the minimum recommended internet speed required by Humana may not be sufficient for business needs. Humana reserves the right to require associates to upgrade their internet service if necessary. Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information.   Travel: While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.   Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Pay Range The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc. $71,100 - $97,800 per year This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance. Description of Benefits Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among