Coding Quality Auditor: Precision & Compliance in Coding

Houston Methodist; Tennessee; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Methodist is seeking a Coding Quality Auditor to ensure accurate diagnosis and procedure coding for outpatient and inpatient encounters, based on documentation in the EMR and compliant with regulatory guidelines.

The role contributes to data integrity, revenue preservation, and participates in quality reviews and performance improvement initiatives across the department. You will collaborate with coding staff, physicians, and CDMP to improve coding accuracy and DRG/APC assignments.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in Health Information Management or related field required.
• Five years of coding experience relevant to auditing.
• RHIT/RHIA/CCS for inpatient/outpatient or CPC for professional fee required.
• Proficient English communication for safety and operations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accuracy in coding diagnoses and procedures for encounters.
• Participate in quality reviews and performance improvement projects.
• Collaborate with coding team, physicians and CDMP to optimize DRG/APC assignments.
• Maintain data integrity and regulatory compliance in coding practices.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

ICD-10 knowledge

EHR proficiency

Education

Associate degree in Health Information Management

Tools

Encoder software

Job description

Houston Methodist is seeking a Coding Quality Auditor to ensure accurate diagnosis and procedure coding for outpatient and inpatient encounters, based on documentation in the EMR and compliant with regulatory guidelines.

The role contributes to data integrity, revenue preservation, and participates in quality reviews and performance improvement initiatives across the department. You will collaborate with coding staff, physicians, and CDMP to improve coding accuracy and DRG/APC assignments.