Coding Integrity Auditor & Educator — Impact & Compliance

Blanchard Valley Health System; Findlay (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Blanchard Valley Health System seeks an HIS Professional Coding Integrity Auditor & Educator to support coding program integrity and accurate reimbursement. The role collaborates with leadership to educate staff on ICD/DRG, CPT/OPPS, and compliance best practices.

Responsibilities include auditing, coaching on audit findings, identifying documentation opportunities, and supporting other BVHS departments in data-driven quality improvement. Strong communication and teaching skills are essential.

Qualifications

• College degree in health information management or related field.
• CPC or CCS-P certification required.
• 5+ years of professional coding experience (hospital and clinic).
• Knowledge of ICD/CPT and reimbursement methodologies.
• Experience with coding compliance and regulatory guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains coding policies reflecting ICD/DRG and CPT/HCPCS guidance.
• Performs coding quality reviews and reports findings to leadership.
• Identifies clinical documentation opportunities affecting coding.
• Conducts internal audits with Revenue Integrity and PFS.
• Responds to third-party payer audits and documents decisions to standardize practice.
• Provides education and guidance to BVHS departments on coding topics.
• Represents coding in committees and cross-functional projects.
• Develops education programs for coding integrity specialists and staff.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Education delivery

Communication

Peer-to-peer education

Education

Bachelors in health information management or related field

CPC or CCS-P certification

RHIA/RHIT (preferred)

Tools

Encoder

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

Blanchard Valley Health System seeks an HIS Professional Coding Integrity Auditor & Educator to support coding program integrity and accurate reimbursement. The role collaborates with leadership to educate staff on ICD/DRG, CPT/OPPS, and compliance best practices.

Responsibilities include auditing, coaching on audit findings, identifying documentation opportunities, and supporting other BVHS departments in data-driven quality improvement. Strong communication and teaching skills are essential.