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Covenant HealthCare
HIM Denial Audit Tech
Career Insights for Medical Records / Health Information Technician
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What they do
A Medical Records or Health Information Technician works with data from medical records to process, maintain, compile, analyze and report patient information for health requirements and standards in a manner consistent with the healthcare industry's numerical coding system and reporting standards
$57,304 / year median in Michigan
+6% projected growth
Job Description
Overview This position will provide support to the Release of Information process up to and including managing audits/denials. This position will also provide assistance to the HIM Manager and HIM Coordinator, supporting tasks that lead to more efficient processes, tracking and monitoring as part of the Revenue Cycle. Organizational and computer skills, attention to accuracy and details and a willingness to work with many others is a requirement. Demonstrates excellent customer service performance in that his/her attitude and actions are at all times consistent with the standards contained in the Vision, Mission and Values of Covenant HealthCare and the commitment to providing Extraordinary Care for Every Generation. Responsibilities
- Assists with mail processing.
- Track and monitor denial/audit release requests from the billing, denials and coding teams in all formats � mail, email, fax.
- Assists in preparing appeals to include mailing, faxing and uploading to provider portals.
- Submit and monitor medical record requests for specific payor requirements (such as Predictive modeling) to ensure timeliness in response.
- Abide by HIPAA and Covenant Values
- Demonstrate excellent customer service
- May be required to work with outside vendors, payer contacts or others when working to improve processes
- Required to work on spreadsheets, graphs, Microsoft Office or other forms and documents
- Participating in Process Improvement activities
- Active participant on Denials Audit Committee, including compiling analytics and providing feedback to the group.
- Complete other projects or tasks as needed or assigned.
Qualifications Other Information:
- Associate degree required
- RHIA/RHIT or eligible for accreditation preferred
- Medical terminology required
- Knowledge of healthcare, HIM, Coding and Epic is strongly desired
- Experience in a healthcare setting preferred
- Preference will be given to those individuals with previous medical record experience in an acute care setting
- Must demonstrate a positive and enthusiastic attitude in all interactions Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Excellent time management to achieve maximum productivity
- Ability to prioritize workload and complete tasks on time
- Must be independent and self-motivated with a sound ability to reason and solve problems
- Must be able to demonstrate a positive and enthusiastic attitude in all interactions
- Must possess initiative and appropriate technical skills necessary to keep abreast of the latest legal developments regarding confidentiality, right to privacy and release of information.
- Must be able to communicate well, both verbally and in writing with patients, attorneys, physicians, government agencies, other health care facilities, insurance representatives, and the public
- Excellent customer service skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy is required. Working Conditions / Physical Demands
- Ability to maintain regular punctual attendance consistent with ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
- Constant sitting, handling, fingering, feeling, talking and hearing
- Constant near, midrange and far vision
- Constant lifting 0-10 lbs Frequent depth perception, color and field vision
- Frequent standing, walking, sitting and far vision.
- Occasional lifting, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, twisting, or reaching
- Occasional lift up to 50 lbs Why Work at Covenant HealthCare At Covenant HealthCare, we are united by a shared mission of providing Extraordinary Care for Every Generation.
Our benefits include:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Retirement plans with employer match
- Paid time off to support work-life balance
- Employee wellness programs and mental health support
- Tuition reimbursement, university discounts, and professional development opportunities How to Apply Submit your resume and any required documents with your application.
Our benefits include:
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage Retirement plans with employer match Paid time off to support work-life balance Employee wellness programs and mental health support Tuition reimbursement, university discounts, and professional development opportunities How to Apply Submit your resume and any required documents with your application. A resume is required . Applicants will receive confirmation that their application has been received. Candidate updates will be provided via email, text message, or phone call.Qualifications:
Other Information:
- Associate degree required
- RHIA/RHIT or eligible for accreditation preferred
- Medical terminology required
- Knowledge of healthcare, HIM, Coding and Epic is strongly desired
- Experience in a healthcare setting preferred
- Preference will be given to those individuals with previous medical record experience in an acute care setting
- Must demonstrate a positive and enthusiastic attitude in all interactions Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Excellent time management to achieve maximum productivity
- Ability to prioritize workload and complete tasks on time
- Must be independent and self-motivated with a sound ability to reason and solve problems
- Must be able to demonstrate a positive and enthusiastic attitude in all interactions
- Must possess initiative and appropriate technical skills necessary to keep abreast of the latest legal developments regarding confidentiality, right to privacy and release of information.
- Must be able to communicate well, both verbally and in writing with patients, attorneys, physicians, government agencies, other health care facilities, insurance representatives, and the public
- Excellent customer service skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy is required. Working Conditions / Physical Demands
- Ability to maintain regular punctual attendance consistent with ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
- Constant sitting, handling, fingering, feeling, talking and hearing
- Constant near, midrange and far vision
- Constant lifting 0-10 lbs Frequent depth perception, color and field vision
- Frequent standing, walking, sitting and far vision.
- Occasional lifting, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, twisting, or reaching
- Occasional lift up to 50 lbs Why Work at Covenant HealthCare At Covenant HealthCare, we are united by a shared mission of providing Extraordinary Care for Every Generation.