Coding & Documentation Audit Specialist

Texas Tech University - Health Sciences Center; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 44,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center seeks a compliance coding professional to perform proactive audits, educate staff, and reduce billing risks. The role emphasizes collaboration with providers, residents, and coding staff to maintain high standards of documentation and reimbursement accuracy.

The position requires a high school diploma, five years of coding/reimbursement experience, and active certification (AAPC/AHIMA).

Qualifications

• High School graduate with five years of coding and reimbursement experience.
• Active professional coding certification (AAPC or AHIMA) required and current.
• Knowledge of CPT, ICD-CM, ICD-10, and HCPCS nomenclature.

Responsibilities

• Plan and perform proactive compliance activities, including risk-based audits and pre-bill or concurrent reviews.
• Identify and address billing compliance risks before issues escalate.
• Collaborate with departments to assess and reduce risks when new services or tools are implemented.
• Maintain or contribute to tracking tools and dashboards for audits and education.
• Prepare and present findings to appropriate staff and stakeholders.
• Support in annual compliance activities and risk assessments.

Skills

Coding audits

Audit feedback

Documentation

Education

AAPC or AHIMA certification

Job description

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center seeks a compliance coding professional to perform proactive audits, educate staff, and reduce billing risks. The role emphasizes collaboration with providers, residents, and coding staff to maintain high standards of documentation and reimbursement accuracy.

The position requires a high school diploma, five years of coding/reimbursement experience, and active certification (AAPC/AHIMA).