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Our client is seeking a Senior Billing & Coding Compliance Consultant to serve as a professional billing integrity project leader across all service lines in a 100% remote role, with a preference for candidates local to Texas. This position operates under minimal supervision and is responsible for developing and delivering individual or group presentations and training on coding, billing, and compliance topics, based on new regulatory or industry information, pre-bill review findings, risk areas, or special projects. The consultant will conduct medical record audits, analyze invoices, review internal and external audit findings, and develop and implement quality improvement or corrective action plans. The role includes onboarding and training new providers, performing pre-bill and post-onboarding charge reviews, ensuring compliance with payer and government regulations, and collaborating with the Compliance Office on risk-based audits and education. The consultant will independently review medical documentation, summarize findings, develop action plans for risk mitigation, and provide timely responses to coding and reimbursement policy questions. This role requires strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills, as well as proficiency in Microsoft Office and knowledge of CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-9-CM coding systems.
Job Responsibility:
Serve as a billing integrity project leader for all service lines, developing and conducting individual or group presentations on coding, billing, and compliance topics
Develop and deliver standardized and specialty-driven coding and compliance training (“onboarding”) for new providers
Perform post-onboarding pre-bill reviews of professional charges for any service line
Assist in ensuring pending charges are reviewed and released in a timely manner
Independently review the adequacy of medical record documentation to support procedure, modifier, and diagnosis coding, identify compliance risks, and develop recommended solutions or action plans
Summarize findings and develop action plans for risk mitigation
Research and respond to coding, documentation, and reimbursement policy questions or problems
Support and/or conduct risk-based billing compliance audits and provide resulting education in coordination with the Compliance Office
Complete charge review and follow-up Epic work queue assignments for any service line
Provide training to new internal or contractor staff on audit software, Epic, audit plans, and work queue assignments
Develop and implement quality improvement or corrective action plans
Perform other duties as assigned to support billing and coding compliance initiatives
Requirements:
High School Diploma or equivalent and six (6) years of experience in a professional billing environment with emphasis on coding, auditing, and/or compliance responsibilities
Certification as Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), or Certified Medical Coder (CMC) required
Must obtain Certified Professional Medical Auditor (CPMA) certification within 12 months of hire
Strong knowledge of CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-9-CM coding systems, medical record documentation standards, and accepted billing/coding standards
Ability to analyze medical records, billing history, payer rules, and other data to validate regulatory compliance and organizational billing integrity
Experience developing and conducting coding and compliance training and presentations for individuals and groups
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team member
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Detail-oriented with strong organizational and prioritization skills
Flexibility to adapt to new processes and procedures
Nice to have:
Bachelor’s Degree or Registered Nurse credential desired
What we offer:
Competitive medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care FSA, and supplemental coverage
401k plan with company match
Paid time off, sick time, and paid company holidays
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing services like virtual counseling, financial services, legal services, life coaching