[Remote] Analyst, Coding Data Quality Auditor at CVS Health

Kansas, United States

CVS Health Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
HealthcareIndustries

Requirements

  • Proven ability to support coding judgment and decisions using industry standard evidence and tools
  • Ability to confidently speak to such evidence across stakeholders with varying knowledge and clinical expertise in either written or verbal forms including communication with clinical or coding staff, federal regulators and vendor coding resources
  • High level of dependability and ability to meet coding accuracy and production standards
  • Ability to work independently as well as in a cross-functional role within other teams for collaboration on best practices
  • Adhere to stringent timelines consistent with project deadlines and directives
  • Act in ethical manner at all times as required under HIPAA's Privacy and Security rules to handle patient data with uncompromised adherence to the law
  • Medical record auditing skills and abstraction expertise
  • Expertise in assigning accurate medical codes for diagnoses as documented for physicians and other qualified healthcare providers in the office and/or facility setting
  • Thorough knowledge of coding guidelines and regulations to meet compliance requirements, such as establishing medical necessity
  • In-depth knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy for all body systems
  • Understand the audit process for risk adjustment models
  • Expertise in medical documentation, fraud, abuse and penalties for documentation and coding violations based on governmental guidelines
  • Apply AHA Coding Clinic guidance to identify and resolve coding issues
  • Remains current on educational training and requirements including ICD coding, CMS documentation requirements, and State and Federal regulations

Responsibilities

  • Performing quality inter-rater review audits of medical records coded by internal team (CDQA and Sr CDQA) to ensure ICD-10 codes submitted to CMS for risk adjustment are appropriate, accurate, and supported by clinical documentation in accordance with State and Federal regulations and internal policies
  • Leads dispute resolution
  • Acts as mentor to provide education to internal staff based on audit findings; provides general education on ICD codes as appropriate
  • Effectively communicates the audit process and results to appropriate departments and management
  • Conducts process audits to ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures and existing CMS regulations
  • Identifies and recommends opportunities for process improvements so that productivity and quality goals can be met or exceeded and operational efficiency and final accuracy is achieved
  • Monitors own work to help ensure quality
  • Serves as the training resource and subject matter expert to vendors, providers and other team members for questions regarding ICD coding and documentation requirements
  • Identify and communicate documentation deficiencies to allow for continuous education opportunities for providers, vendors and peers
  • Performs other related duties as assigned

Skills

ICD-10
Medical Coding
Risk Adjustment
CMS Regulations
Quality Auditing
Inter-rater Review
Clinical Documentation
Audit Process
Dispute Resolution
Process Improvement
Mentoring
Stakeholder Communication

CVS Health

Comprehensive pharmacy and healthcare services

About CVS Health

CVS Health operates a large network of retail pharmacies and walk-in medical clinics across the United States, providing a variety of health-related products and services. Their offerings include prescription medications, over-the-counter health products, and beauty items, as well as pharmacy benefits management and specialty pharmacy services. CVS Health's integrated business model allows them to serve individual consumers, businesses, and communities effectively, with a focus on improving health outcomes and reducing healthcare costs. Unlike many competitors, CVS Health combines pharmacy services with medical care, making it easier for patients to access quality healthcare. The company's goal is to enhance access to healthcare and support individuals in achieving better health.

Woonsocket, Rhode IslandHeadquarters
1963Year Founded
DEBTCompany Stage
Healthcare, Consumer GoodsIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Company Equity
Wellness Program
Professional Development Budget
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays

Risks

Legal challenges related to opioid prescriptions could harm CVS's reputation and finances.
The DOJ's intervention in a whistleblower lawsuit may increase legal costs for CVS.
The Horizon Organic Milk recall exposes potential vulnerabilities in CVS's supply chain.

Differentiation

CVS Health operates over 9,600 retail pharmacies and 1,100 walk-in clinics nationwide.
The company integrates pharmacy benefits management with specialty pharmacy services for comprehensive care.
CVS Health offers tailored medication plans through personalized medicine and pharmacogenomics.

Upsides

Expansion of telehealth services allows CVS to reach more patients remotely.
Increased consumer interest in wellness boosts demand for CVS's health-related products.
The trend towards value-based care aligns with CVS's integrated healthcare approach.

Land your dream remote job 3x faster with AI