In this role you will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and completeness of medical coding documentation, as well as identifying areas for improvement.
Audits and reviews Medicare/non-Medicare charts to ensure that proper standards are maintained in compliance with Federal and State regulations.
Applies coding rules and regulations to the validation review process.
Reviews codes on Medicare/non-Medicare charts for compliance to rules and conventions.
Instructs professional staff in code changes, as needed.
Assists clinical staff and nursing supervisors in providing appropriate documentation in the Medical Record.
Identifies appropriate coding changes necessary to provide the most valid documentation in compliance with Federal and State regulations