Coding Auditor

Hendrick Health; Abilene (TX); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading health organization as a Coding Auditor where you will conduct thorough audits of coding compliance for hospital and outpatient encounters. This role offers a blend of remote work and the opportunity to utilize your auditing expertise while ensuring accurate code assignments align with industry standards. Ideal candidates will possess significant coding experience, attention to detail, and excellent interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Five years of coding experience in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• AHIMA/AAPC coding credential preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct coding compliance audits for inpatient and outpatient encounters.
• Validate code assignments according to official coding guidelines.
• Prepare clear audit reports and maintain productivity.

Skills

Auditing

Medical Terminology

Detail-oriented

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Associates degree in relevant field

Tools

MS Office

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Job Summary

Conducts coding compliance audits of inpatient and outpatient encounters to validate code assignment in accordance with official coding guidelines, supported by clinical documentation in health records. Validates abstracted data elements essential for appropriate payment methodology.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in relevant field preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five (5) years of coding experience, including hospital inpatient and outpatient encounters.
• AHIMA and/or AAPC Coding Credential, CCS preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Accurate auditing of inpatient and outpatient coding.
• Ability to create clear audit reports and maintain productivity.
• Successful completion of pre-hire coding assessment.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, ICD-10 CM/PCS, CPT-4 coding guidelines, disease pathophysiology, drug utilization, MS-DRG, APC, OCE, and NCCI classifications and reimbursement structures.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative.
• Proficient in MS Office and possess excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work remotely with minimal supervision.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industry: Hospitals and Healthcare