Revenue Compliance Auditor

Brown University Health
$62,746 - $87,172 a year
Providence County, Rhode Island
Full time
4 weeks ago
Summary:


The Revenue Compliance Auditor reports to the Director Revenue Compliance and Education. Under general supervision assists in executing various portions of the Brown University Health Compliance Plan.


Develops and provides compliance training to employee and physician staff. Conducts retrospective audits of LifeChart documentation to assess billing coding patient care and compliance with Brown University Health general and specific policies and federal and state regulations. 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 makes recommendations to correct. Provides functional guidance and direction to less experienced clinical compliance audit staff.

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 Director Revenue Compliance and Education develops audit plans guidelines tools and determines audit scope and methods. Creates audit work papers. Inspects documents makes inquiries and confirms application of procedures in order to afford a reasonable basis for objective opinions. Drafts written reports of factual findings and recommendations designed to improve compliance. Reviews final approved reports and recommendations with affiliate management providing advice and counsel to same as needed.


Routinely acquires information on changes to various third-party standards particularly federal payers (e.g. Medicare Medicaid Tricare) participates in development of internal procedures to respond to same. Assesses operational compliance to procedures in various affiliate departments or units in order to maximize 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 Compliance Plan designed to measure the risk of non-compliance demonstrates the effectiveness of the Program to enhance the level of system-wide compliance.


Assists the Vice President Corporate Compliance/Internal Audit and the Director Revenue Compliance and Education by performing investigations arising from complaints received via the Compliance Response Line and as a result of federal or state investigations.


Develops and provides compliance education to Brown University Health employees 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.

Other information:


BASIC KNOWLEDGE:


Bachelor’s degree in health science profession is preferred; CPC CCS-P certifications required and Epic experience. 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. One-year on-the-job experience in order to gain specific knowledge of federal and state regulatory issues relating to healthcare and to become familiar with the full range of auditing activities. In-depth understanding of the structure and objectives of a healthcare compliance program.


General knowledge of third-party reimbursement policies sufficient to compare details of diagnosis prescription treatment and evaluation of documentation necessary to obtain appropriate reimbursement for patient care services. Knowledge of HCPCS and APC Coding methodologies as well as Medicare/Medicaid regulatory guidance.


Detailed knowledge of healthcare information systems audit software database structure and of reimbursement schemes and pertinent regulatory requirements is strongly desired. Strong analytical organizational and communication skills are required. Computer skills required are MS Word Excel MS Outlook and general database experience; knowledge of personal computer software applications that interface with various billing databases is desirable. Demonstrated written and oral communication skills planning skills problem solving skills and project management skills. Ability to balance remote and in office work.


WORK ENVIRONMENT
:


Normal office environment.


INDEPENDENT ACTION:


Perform independently within Brown University Health’s administrative policies and procedures referring unusual problems to the Manager Revenue Compliance and Conflict of Interest.


SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:


None

Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age ethnicity sexual orientation ancestry genetics gender identity or expression disability protected veteran or marital status. Brown University Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Location: Brown University Health Corporate Services USA:RI:Providence
Work Type: Full Time
Shift: Shift 1
Union: Non-Union
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