Revenue Compliance Auditor
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What you'll do
- Develops and provides compliance training to employees’ and physician staff.
- Conducts retrospective audits of LifeChart/EPIC documentation to assess billing, coding, patient care and compliance with Brown University Health general and specific policies and federal and state regulations.
- Auditors may participate in compliance investigations in those areas of risk identified by federal and state regulators.
- Provides a written summary of work, where problems are found and makes recommendations to correct.
- Provides functional guidance and direction to less experienced revenue compliance audit staff.
- Independently organizes and conducts retrospective audits of documentation, care delivery, coding, and billing to ensure compliance with Brown University Health policies and federal and state rules, primarily Medicare and Medicaid regulations.
- In consultation with the Manager, Revenue Compliance and Provider Education develops audit plans, guidelines, tools, and determines audit scope and methods.
- Reviews documents, makes inquiries, documents audit work performed and confirms application of procedures to afford a reasonable basis for objective opinions.
- Drafts reports of factual audit findings and recommendations designed to improve compliance with federal and state regulations.
- Regularly monitoring changes to various third-party standards, particularly federal payers (e.g., Medicare, Medicaid, Tricare), contributes to the development of internal procedures addressing those changes.
- Evaluate operational compliance with established procedures across affiliate departments or units to support accuracy and completeness of charges and codes submitted for payment.
- Modifies methods, approach and tests based upon the type of organization reviewing and unique compliance issues, for example, research, coding, or physician documentation issues.
What they're looking for
- CPC and /or CCS-P certifications required.
- Three years recent, professional-level health care organization experience.
- Knowledge of ICD-10-CM, HCPCS, and APC Coding methodologies, as well as Medicare/Medicaid regulatory guidance is required.
- Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills are required.
- Computer skills required are MS Word, Excel, MS Outlook, and Copilot (Artificial Intelligence software).
Nice to have
- Bachelor's degree in health science profession is preferred.
- Consideration will be given for CPC-A.
- A minimum of one to two years of audit/compliance experience is desirable, preferably with a healthcare organization or third-party payer.
- Understanding the structure and objectives of a healthcare compliance program is preferred.
- Experience working with EPIC is preferred.
- Consideration will be given for given for experience with other electronic health record systems.
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Full description from employer
SUMMARY:
The Revenue Compliance Auditor reports to the Manager, Revenue Compliance and Provider Education. Under general supervision, assists in executing various portions of the Brown University Health Corporate Compliance Plan.
Develops and provides compliance training to employees’ and physician staff. Conducts retrospective audits of LifeChart/EPIC documentation to assess billing, coding, patient care and compliance with Brown University Health general and specific policies and federal and state regulations. Auditors may participate in compliance investigations in those areas of risk identified by federal and state regulators. Provides a written summary of work, where problems are found and makes recommendations to correct. Provides functional guidance and direction to less experienced revenue compliance audit staff.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Consistently applies the corporate values of respect, honesty and fairness and the constant pursuit of excellence in improving the health status of the people of the region through the provision of customer-friendly, geographically accessible, and high-value services within the environment of a comprehensive integrated academic health system. Is responsible for knowing and acting in accordance with the principles of the Brown University Health Corporate Compliance Program and Code of Conduct.
Independently organizes and conducts retrospective audits of documentation, care delivery, coding, and billing to ensure compliance with Brown University Health policies and federal and state rules, primarily Medicare and Medicaid regulations. In consultation with the Manager, Revenue Compliance and Provider Education develops audit plans, guidelines, tools, and determines audit scope and methods. Reviews documents, makes inquiries, documents audit work performed and confirms application of procedures to afford a reasonable basis for objective opinions. Drafts reports of factual audit findings and recommendations designed to improve compliance with federal and state regulations. Approves final, reports, and recommendations along with the Vice President of Corporate Compliance and Internal Audit, providing guidance and support as needed.
Regularly monitoring changes to various third-party standards, particularly federal payers (e.g., Medicare, Medicaid, Tricare), contributes to the development of internal procedures addressing those changes. Evaluate operational compliance with established procedures across affiliate departments or units to support accuracy and completeness of charges and codes submitted for payment.
Modifies methods, approach and tests based upon the type of organization reviewing and unique compliance issues, for example, research, coding, or physician documentation issues.
Assists in the orientation of new Compliance staff, providing ongoing review of work to ensure accuracy and consistency of methodologies, and serving as a functional resource.
Executes various portions of the Brown University Health Corporate Compliance Plan designed to measure the risk of non-compliance, demonstrates the effectiveness of the Program to enhance the level of system-wide compliance.
May assist Vice President, Corporate Compliance/Internal Audit and the Manager, Revenue Compliance and Provider Education by performing investigations arising from complaints received via the Compliance Response Line and because of federal or state investigations.
Develops and provides compliance education to Brown University Health clinical employees who bill for professional services on general or specific issues, when needed. Participates in councils, quality improvement teams, and other such committees as required. Performs other related duties, as necessary.
BASIC KNOWLEDGE:
Bachelor's degree in health science profession is preferred; CPC and /or CCS-P certifications required. Consideration will be given for CPC-A
EXPERIENCE:
Three years recent, professional-level health care organization experience. A minimum of one to two years of audit/compliance experience is desirable, preferably with a healthcare organization or third-party payer. . Understanding the structure and objectives of a healthcare compliance program is preferred.
General knowledge of third-party coding and reimbursement policies understanding to compare details of diagnosis, prescription, treatment, and evaluation of documentation necessary to obtain appropriate reimbursement for patient care services. Knowledge of ICD-10-CM, HCPCS, and APC Coding methodologies, as well as Medicare/Medicaid regulatory guidance is required.
Experience working with EPIC is preferred. skills, critical thinking skills and project management skills are necessary. Ability to balance Consideration will be given for given for experience with other electronic health record systems. Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills are required. Computer skills required are MS Word, Excel, MS Outlook, and Copilot (Artificial Intelligence software). Demonstrated written and oral communication skills, planning remote and in office work effectively.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Normal office environment.
INDEPENDENT ACTION:
Perform independently within Brown University Health administrative policies and procedures, referring unusual problems to the Manager, Revenue Compliance and Provider Education.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
None
Pay Range:
$71,136.00-$117,353.60EEO Statement:
Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.
Location:
Corporate Headquarters - 15 LaSalle Square Providence, Rhode Island 02903Work Type:
7:30-4:00Work Shift:
DayDaily Hours:
8 hoursDriving Required:
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