St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.
The Network Provider Services Auditor performs audits as part of the Documentation and Coding Compliance Program for professional services billed by providers employed with St. Luke's Physician Group (SLPG). In doing so, works with providers and their office staff, as well as the Coding and SLPG Billing Department.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Perform quality audits to include reviewing medical record documentation for completeness and accuracy to support billed claims.
Generate provider reports through billing software.
Coordinates, schedules, and meet with providers to perform education for the professional service documentation and coding audits of both office and in-patient medical records.
Maintain and record audits in Excel spreadsheet format and through an auditing software program.
Is a resource to the coding department, SLPG practices, providers, and billing department.
Assisting with the development of training materials for compliance education and training modules. Provides training classes to new providers throughout the year along with providing education to the Residency programs.
Maintain current knowledge of coding and documentation educational updates for primary care and specialty services.
Assists in the formulation and review of Network policies and guidelines affecting the coding of professional services.
Assists in maintaining the FY audit plan and accurate accounting of time allocated to each audited provider.
Analyzing data in Excel or other software programs and making sound recommendations based on the results.
PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:
Sitting for up to eight hours per day. Driving distances up to 50 miles one way. Must possess hearing, seeing, speaking and reasoning senses necessary to carry out job duties. Occasional lifting/carrying of objects such as office supplies, files, etc. with maximum of ten pounds. Walking, bending, twisting and reaching necessary to carry out duties of job.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
High school diploma or equivalent required. Certification of CPC, CCS, or CCS-P highly desired OR Coding certification within one year. Working knowledge of ICD-9, CPT, and HCPCS coding required.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
At least 2 years of healthcare experience with background and competency in coding and documentation State and Federal regulatory requirements including Medicare, Medicaid and third-party payers as well as strong written/verbal communications skills preferred. Strong computing and data management abilities, analytical, and interpersonal and communication skills which are all essential skills. Microsoft office skills to include word, Excel and Power Point Presentations
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St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
St. Luke's University Health Network is a regional network of hospitals, physicians and other related organizations providing care primarily in Lehigh, Northampton, Monroe, Carbon, Schuylkill, Bucks, Montgomery and Berks counties in Pennsylvania and Warren County in New Jersey.
The Network provides services at more than 150 sites. St. Luke's University Health Network is comprised of six hospital sites. The Network includes:
Areas of exceptional medical expertise include:
St. Luke's offers an exceptional benefit plan for employees. Our values are reflected in all we do for patients, each other and the community:
Pride - We take pride in our accomplishments and in our organization.
Caring - We show consideration for others and their feelings. We treat others as we want to be treated.
Respect - We recognize the value, diversity and importance of each other, those we serve and the organization.
Accountability - We are responsible to make decisions and solve problems in a timely and effective manner.
Flexibility - We adapt to the changing needs and expectations of those we serve.
Teamwork - We work together to improve quality.
The mission of St. Luke's University Health Network is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.