Director of Compliance and Coding - Buffalo

Company: On Time Talent Solutions
Location: Buffalo
Posted on: May 17, 2022

Job Description:

Director of Compliance and CodingBuffalo, New YorkBuffalo, New York is on the eastern shore of Lake Erie, just south of Niagara Falls. Buffalo is home to two professional sports teams - the Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres - and a thriving and progressive music and arts scene. Most famously, the Buffalo wing was invented in 1964 at the Anchor Bar in Buffalo. Whether you are looking to relocate or are a current resident, job opportunities in Buffalo are abundant.On Time Talent Solutions is seeking a Director of Compliance and Coding who will be responsible for developing and executing key performance indicators with the Coding department.Director of Compliance and Coding Responsibilities:

• Conduct periodic training workshops to promote awareness of governance, risk management, and internal controls
• Direct programs, policies, and practices to ensure that all business units are in compliance with financial policy and reporting regulations
• Oversees preparation and presentation of reports to the Audit Committee and/or the Compliance Committee, as applicable, and recommends solutions, guidance, and remedies
• Maintain knowledge of current technical and professional coding certification requirements and promote recruitment and retention of certified staff in coding positions
• Conduct meetings with providers to review coding and documentation issues, and educate on governmental and managed care specific requirements
• Oversees activities around the annual independent audit and works closely with the independent audit firm to ensure a smooth, successful and timely auditDirector of Compliance and Coding Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Health Administration, Business Administration, or other appropriate field is required. Masters Degree is preferred
  • Requires a professional level of knowledge of medical, ICD9CM, ICD10, CPT and HCPCS coding terminology and documentation standards and guidelines
  • Five (5) years of professional experience as an auditor including two (2) years in healthcare industry
  • Requires knowledge of relational databases; previous SQL experience preferred
  • Certification in Healthcare Compliance a plus
  • Information systems audit or other experiences a plus
  • Experience using computerized audit tools such as IDEA a plus

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