The Nurse Auditor 2 performs clinical audit/validation processes to ensure that medical record documentation and diagnosis coding for services rendered is complete, compliant and accurate to support optimal reimbursement. The Nurse Auditor 2 work assignments are varied and frequently require interpretation and independent determination of the appropriate courses of action. The Nurse Auditor 2 validates and interprets medical documentation to ensure capture of all relevant coding. Identifies members with high risk CMS Hierarchical Condition Categories (HCC) and refers cases for annual follow-up care by disease management, case management, and primary care providers as appropriate for assessment/intervention. Identifies the root cause analysis of audit findings and submits recommendations for appropriate change management. Applies clinical and coding experience to conduct reviews of provider codes and billing. Understands department, segment, and organizational strategy and operating objectives, including their linkages to related areas. Makes decisions regarding own work methods, occasionally in ambiguous situations, and requires minimal direction and receives guidance where needed. Follows established guidelines/procedures.
Use your skills to make an impact
WORK STYLE: Remote/Work at Home. While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana’s offices for training or meetings may be required.
WORK HOURS: Typical business hours are Monday-Friday, 8 hours/day, 5 days/week. Associates are expected to start each day between 6AM and 9AM in their home time zone.
Required Qualifications
Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state they reside.
Minimum of 2 consecutive years acute inpatient hospital care experience in critical, intensive care setting within the last 5 years (Not pediatrics or neonatal). For example: ICU, CCU, PCU, med-surg/adult units or a minimum of 2 years DRG Inpatient auditing. NOTE: Inpatient experience does not refer to any other levels of care such as ER, OR, Pre-op, PACU, L&D, mother-baby, behavioral health, SNF, care manager/discharge manager, LTC, rehab, outpatient or office/clinic visits such as wound care, oncology, radiology, interventional radiology, lab, hospice, or home health.
In depth knowledge and critical understanding of complex medical diagnoses including, but not limited to, Sepsis (including end-organ failure), Pneumonia, Acidosis, Renal Failure, Encephalopathy, CVA, DKA, MI, etc.
Advanced knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, etc)
Excellent writing, editing, interpersonal, planning, teamwork, and communications skills
Demonstrated ability to exercise solid judgment and discretion in handling and disseminating information
Ability to work independently and manage workload
Customer-service focused and exhibit professionalism, flexibility, dependability, desire to learn, commitment to excellence and commitment to profession
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field preferred
Inpatient coding certification (AHIMA or AAPC – ex: RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CIS, CIC)
Inpatient coding claim experience
Prospective payment methodologies, DRG auditing experience
Clinical documentation improvement knowledge (CDE, CDEI certification)
Additional Information
Work at Home Requirements
• At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is recommended; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested
• Satellite, cellular and microwave connection can be used only if approved by leadership
• Associates who live and work from Home in the state of California, Illinois, Montana, or South Dakota will be provided a bi-weekly payment for their internet expense.
• Humana will provide Home or Hybrid Home/Office associates with telephone equipment appropriate to meet the business requirements for their position/job.
• Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information
Interview Format
As part of our hiring process for this opportunity, we will be using an exciting interviewing technology called Hire Vue (formerly Modern Hire) to enhance our hiring and decision-making ability. Hire Vue (formerly Modern Hire allows us to quickly connect and gain valuable information from you pertaining to your relevant skills and experience at a time that is best for your schedule.
If you are selected to move forward from your application prescreen, you will receive correspondence inviting you to participate in a pre-recorded Voice Interview and/or an SMS Text Messaging interview. If participating in a pre-recorded interview, you will respond to a set of interview questions via your phone. You should anticipate this interview to take approximately 10-15 minutes.
If participating in a SMS Text interview, you will be asked a series of questions to which you will be using your cell phone or computer to answer the questions provided. Expect this type of interview to last anywhere from 5-10 minutes. Your recorded interview(s) via text and/or pre-recorded v
Travel: While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana’s offices for training or meetings may be required.
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Pay Range
The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.
$78,400 – $107,800 per year
This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.
SPECIALTIES:
Quality
