ConsultativeCodingProfessional

# **Become a part of our caring community** The Consultative Coder provides medical coding expertise to support clinical staff (Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers) to ensure the documentation within medical records supports diagnostic and procedural coding. **Location: This is a Hybrid role candidate(s) must reside in South Carolina.** **You will report to Director, Medical Coding.** **Relationship/Concierge Services:** * Cultivate relationships with clinicians (Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers) to serve as the single contact for questions and issues relating to documentation and coding. * Based on one-on-one engagement with clinicians, identify documentation improvement areas and partner with clinical and coding education to deliver education related to improvement opportunities * Analyze trends, assessment, and answer questions in real-time. * Research and interpret correct coding guidelines and internal business rules to respond to inquiries and issues. **Post-Visit/Offshore Coding Collaboration:** * Perform Quality Assurance on post-visit reviews. You will determine frequency and sampling methodology) * Review the encounter for potential missed opportunities. * Address nonbillable services at the provider level. * Address documentation deficiencies resulting in not billable services promptly (missing chief complaint, missing time for audio only visits, and missing telehealth platform) * Work with provide updates on documentation requirements and process changes. **Mergers and Acquisitions:** * Responsible for the special handling of Mergers & Acquisitions: * Perform Problem list cleanup (as outlined by compliance) * Conduct PCO Process training including reporting for open notes and addendums, and gap attestation process and performance expectations. * Train acquired providers on PCO documentation requirements and processes. **Other Responsibilities:** * Lead Special Projects within the Division/Markets * As requested by Market leaders, perform