Medical Coding Auditor

Farragut Square Group provides clients with research and policy advisory services on a range of healthcare topics, including Billing and Coding Claims reviews of physician office practices and in and out-patient facilities. 

As part of our ongoing commitment to be #AlwaysBetter for our people, clients, and communities, we have created a culture of belonging that champions your individuality and authenticity as both a person and a professional. From our competitive compensation, top benefits and award-winning professional development programs to industry-leading wellness initiatives, we support you through every stage of your life and career so you can live a life you love both in and outside of the office.

With us, you’ll find:

• A Firm where everyone belongs: Our award-winning culture prioritizes warmth and authenticity — we encourage you to be yourself!

• Enthusiasm for diverse perspectives: We’re smarter and stronger when everyone has a voice and a seat at the table. We welcome unique viewpoints and ideas, and we make opportunities for you and your career to thrive.

• Support to feel your best and do your best: Wellness is integral to building a successful career and a rich life. That’s why our benefits program supports your physical, emotional, mental and financial health, with an emphasis on work/life balance.  

• Real rewards for real work: We offer generous compensation packages that recognize hard work and excellence. 

Job Description:

About Farragut Square Group

Farragut Square Group is a healthcare research and advisory firm serving private equity sponsors, institutional investors, and healthcare corporates. We help our clients move fast, scale smart, and stay compliant.

Farragut Square is looking to expand by hiring a Medical Coding Auditor. This role is perfect for a CPC certified Auditor who thrives in a fast-paced yet thoughtful team environment.  This position will report to the VP of Billing & Coding within the group.

As a Medical Coding Auditor you will:

Perform accurate and compliant auditing reviews of pertinent medical records and physician services to identify and report audit outcomes and need for coding education.
Coding reviews include practice and ASC based services, ensuring compliance with ICD-10 CM, ICD-10 PCS, CPT, CDT, HCPCS coding and Modifier guidelines.
Explain findings in a clear and concise manner to internal team members. Communicate in a way that demonstrates knowledge of regulations and requirements of CMS, payors, and Federal and state laws.
Interact in a professional and courteous way with client practices to help them locate missing documents and provide necessary chart information.

Qualifications:

CPC designation is a must. The candidate must have audit experience, and have experience performing billing and coding reviews in the medical field
CPMA and/or Inpatient Coding and Coding Instructor Credentials a plus but not required.
5+ years of current audit work within a physician practice or hospital system.
Excellent communication and time management abilities, as this position is remote.
Familiarity with medical and experience with outpatient medical coding guidelines and willingness to learn about the various sub-specialty coding guidelines in the outpatient setting. Examples of sub-specialties include: ophthalmology, urgent care, gastrointestinal, pain management and autism/ABA, as well as willingness to learn others specialties.
Ability to use Microsoft Excel and Word.
Demonstrated ability to perform in high productivity, fast-paced environment.

When submitting for this position, please include an explanation of your relevant experience within the medical audit space. (250 words max)

Successful candidates will be provided with outstanding career opportunities and will receive a competitive total rewards package with the opportunity to earn performance-based bonuses. 

Target Hiring Range $65,000 - $80,000

Please note that quoted salary ranges are not guarantees of what final salary offers may be. Base pay is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. Base pay is only one part of the Total Rewards that MWE provides to compensate and recognize our staff professionals for their work. Full time positions are eligible for a discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits package. 

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As part of our ongoing commitment to be #AlwaysBetter for our people, clients and communities, we have created a culture of belonging that champions your individuality as both a person and a professional. From our competitive compensation, top benefits and award-winning professional development programs to industry-leading wellness initiatives, we support you through every stage of your life and career. With McDermott, you can live a life you love both in and outside of the office.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, stoop, talk and hear

• Employee must occasionally lift up to twenty (20) pounds

Work Environment:

Typical indoor office environment

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people within this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this job.