Quality Medical Auditor - Coding Specialist

Quality Medical Auditor - Coding Specialist

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Performs validation reviews of Diagnosis Related Groups (DRG), Adaptive Predictive Coding (APC), and Never Events for all lines of business. Coordinates rate adjustments with claims areas. Provides monthly and quarterly reports outlining trends. Serves as a resource in resolving coding issues. Coordinates HIPAA and legal records requests for all areas of Healthcare Services and the Legal Department.

Why should you join the Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina family of companies? Other companies come and go, but we've been part of the national landscape for more than seven decades, with our roots firmly embedded in the South Carolina community. We are the largest insurance company in South Carolina … and much more. We are one of the nation's leading administrators of government contracts.

We operate one of the most sophisticated data processing centers in the Southeast. We also have a diverse family of subsidiary companies, allowing us to build on various business strengths. We deliver outstanding service to our customers. If you are dedicated to the same philosophy, consider joining our team!

This role is located at 2401 Faraway Drive, Columbia, SC 29229. There is the potential for remote work.

• Determines methodology to identify cases for validation review. Conducts validation reviews/coordinates rate adjustments with appropriate claims area. Creates monthly/quarterly reports to present to each line of business providing information on records review, outcomes, trends, and savings that directly impact medical costs and contracting rates.
• Manages records retrieval, release, HIPAA compliance, and all aspects of document management.
• Serves as expert resource on methodology and procedures for medical records and coding issues.

• Required
  
  Education:
  
  Associates in a job-related field
• Degree Equivalency:
  Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing
• Required
  
  Work Experience:
  
  3 years medical record management to include coding and validation review experience.
• Skills and Abilities:
  
  Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational, customer service, and analytical or critical thinking skills. Good judgment. Ability to handle confidential or sensitive information with discretion. Extensive medical records and coding knowledge. Working knowledge of contract evaluations, claims processing and adjudication practices.
• Required Licenses and Certificates:
  Registered Records Administrator or Technician, OR active, unrestricted RN licensure from the United States and in the state of hire, OR active compact multistate unrestricted RN license as defined by the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), OR Certified Coding Specialist.

• Subsidized health plans, dental and vision coverage
• 401k retirement savings plan with company match
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• On-site cafeterias and fitness centers in major locations
• Education Assistance
• Service Recognition
• National discounts to movies, theaters, zoos, theme parks and more

Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina and our subsidiary companies maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment to promote employment opportunities for persons regardless of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, weight, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other legally protected status. Additionally, as a federal contractor, the company maintains affirmative action programs to promote employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

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