Billing and Coding Associate Auditor

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, Newark

Oct 29, 2024

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Billing and Coding Associate Auditor
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Healthcare
Department	UFA-Univ Ethics & Compliance
Overview	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed not only to the students and the State that we serve, but also to the faculty and staff who work on our campuses. Ranked in 2022 by Forbes as a top 100 best large employer in America, Rutgers' commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for our nation's military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities. University, Ethics and Compliance ( UEC) is committed to building an intentionally diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for all employees. We aim to collectively improve our understanding of the variety of personal experiences, values, and worldviews that arise from differences of culture and circumstance. UEC is actively working to identify and eliminate barriers to create a more equitable workplace for all. Our goal is to have an inclusive work environment in which all individuals and groups feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued.
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Billing and Coding Associate Auditor for the University Ethics and Compliance department. Under the direction of the Director of Enterprise Risk Management and Healthcare Billing and Coding Audit, and the Billing and Coding Manager, this position is responsible for ensuring accuracy and compliance with federal, state and third-party payer rules and regulations governing proper documentation for Rutgers billing and coding practices. The Billing and Coding Associate Auditor provides professional, independent, and objective assessments of the healthcare professionals' services being audited which includes communicating those assessments by developing comprehensive reporting packages. This role is responsible for reviewing medical records, claims and other necessary documentation to ensure Rutgers healthcare professionals are adhering to coding guidelines and regulatory requirements. The Billing and Coding Associate Auditor conducts required training and education to provide guidance to individual providers and/or departmental/divisional groups based on audit findings, and participates in internal investigations, conducting billing and coding analyses when such expert knowledge is required. Among the key duties of this position are the following Provides professional expertise in healthcare billing and coding by conducting timely risk-based audits to assist management in accomplishing workplan objectives. Assists in planning audits by identifying potential risk areas, reviewing applicable billing and coding guidelines, and examining departmental/divisional policies, procedures, and agreements. Reviews medical records and related documentation to assess the accuracy and completeness of billing and coding, identifying erroneous billing or discrepancies between billing and documentation. Assesses coding practices against industry standards, governmental regulations, and payer guidelines to ensure compliance. Communicates with the Director, CBM, and Lead Auditor throughout the audit to provide updates on progress, findings, and recommendations. Prepares draft reports of findings, including corrective action recommendations, for review by the Lead Auditor, CBM, or Director, with final approval by the Deputy Chief Compliance Officer or Chief University Compliance Officer before issuing to department/division administrators. Issues final reports upon completion of the exit meeting and receipt of management's response. Assists in developing and delivering training programs for Rutgers healthcare professionals on billing and coding regulations, ensuring compliance with policies and retraining providers when necessary, with timely post-education audits. Performs other tasks, including developing training materials for the University community in collaboration with UEC Compliance Officers, General Counsel, Labor Relations, and Employment Equity on topics such as federal and state law, University policies, and collective negotiations agreements. Assists in ensuring timely submission of written management responses for final report issuance and evaluating the adequacy of corrective actions. Works with the Lead Auditor to develop options for addressing corrective actions and monitoring their progress to ensure risks are mitigated. Provides expertise to the UEC Investigation unit by conducting billing and coding analyses to assess the validity of allegations and supplying necessary documentation and findings to the assigned investigator. If serving as Lead Investigator, preparing the Investigation Report for review and approval. Keeps leadership informed of status, findings, and observations. Maintains coding certifications and staying current with changes in coding standards, regulations, and Rutgers' policies through industry associations offering courses, webinars, and articles. Performs other duties as assigned.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	05
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	69031.00
Annual Mid Range Salary	87377.00
Annual Maximum Salary	105722.00
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	Admin Assembly (MPSC)
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Bachelor's Degree, preferably in business administration, healthcare administration, health information management or other related field. Two (2) years of experience in a healthcare billing and coding role, and as a healthcare auditor.
Certifications/Licenses	Certified Professional Coding (CPC) or Certified Coding Specialist Physician (CCS-P) and/or related certification). A valid driver's license would be required for this position; Use of personal vehicle in order to travel for business demands.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Experience with medical record review. In-depth understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and coding classification systems (ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS). Strong foundational understanding of HIPAA regulations. Awareness of, understand and interpret the policies, rules, regulations, laws, and statutes pertaining to the engagement. Well-versed in federal, state, and other third-party billing and coding regulations within the healthcare industry to ensure the institution is appropriately billing governmental (Medicare & Medicaid) and third-party insurers. Strong analytical and critical thinking skills. Focused attention to detail and accuracy in reviewing medical records and billing documentation. Competency in understanding and interpreting trends, relationships, and problems from statistical data. Proficiency in applying Billing and Coding guidelines and regulations specific to individual audit assignment. Ability to identify the appropriate audit technique for use depending on the circumstances of their assignment. Demonstrated effective teaching skills when providing training to healthcare professionals applicable to Billing and Coding guidelines. Strong writing skills to write professional audit reports, letters, emails, workpapers and other service communications. Proficiency in using electronic health records (EHR) systems, coding and auditing software, and Microsoft Office Applications. Skills in using personal computer hardware and software. Capability to capture business processes, information and communication flows, and internal control systems, for analysis and evaluation to appropriately apply audit procedures. This work often involves reading, interpreting, and/or gaining an understanding of vast amounts of documentation, including, but not limited to: federal, state, and local statutes; administrative codes; federal and state agency mandates; contracts with external organizations; and university and departmental policies and procedures, and systems documentation. Excellent listening skills so that engagements serve clients' needs, while achieving the objectives of University Ethics and Compliance and the university. Ability to research updates and changes to billing and coding regulations. Clear and professional communications skills. Strong computer skills to prepare reports, create spreadsheets, and utilize various data analytics, navigate various EHR systems and audit management software. The Associate Auditor should also be able to research the web. Self-discipline to progress on concurrent work assignments and tasks. Ability to make professional and supportable judgments on every assignment. Willingness to take direction from the Lead Auditor and University Ethics and Compliance management team. Commitment to high ethical standards, integrity, and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality and compliance in all aspects of work.
Preferred Qualifications	Recent healthcare auditing experience. Experience working in an academic medical institution. Willingness to travel between campuses.
Equipment Utilized	MDaudit EnterpriseVarious. EHR systems including Epic, Insight, Vista, Axium, Medaptus.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Special Conditions	Clean Driving Record.

Posting Details

Posting Number	24ST2530
Posting Open Date	10/29/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers University-Newark
Home Location Campus	Rutgers University-Newark
City	Newark
State	NJ
Location Details

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Immunization Requirements

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