Coding Quality Auditor & Training Lead

WVU Medicine; Martinsburg (WV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SYSTEM West Virginia University Health System is seeking a senior Coding Education and Audit leader to educate and train WVU Healthcare Coding Staff, oversee audits and education plans, and ensure accurate ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT, and DRG assignments across multiple specialties.

Responsibilities include supervising coding staff, coordinating internal and external audits, updating EMR governance, and developing curriculum and training materials. Strong leadership and regulatory knowledge required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Health Information Technology (HIT) or equivalent program AND Five (5) years of coding experience.
• Graduate of a Medical Coding Certification Program AND Five (5) years of coding experience.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent AND Eight (8) years of coding experience.
• Certification in RHIA/RHIT/CCS/CPC through AHIMA/APCP.

Responsibilities

• Manages activities of designated coding personnel in training for WVU Healthcare and assures monitoring/reporting of developmental activity.
• Manages quality improvement audits and training of designated coding staff.
• Acts as expert coding resource to coders, CDI, providers and revenue cycle.
• Super user for Coding-related EMR Systems; updates policies and procedures; conducts in-services.
• Develops and maintains coding-related policies, procedures, query development, work queues and training materials.
• Communicates with Coding Leadership, Medical Staff, Physician Advisor and Department Administrators.

Skills

Leadership

Auditing

Education/Training

Communication

Mentoring

Education

HIT program graduate

Medical Coding Certification

RHIA/RHIT/CCS/CPC credential

Bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management (preferred)

Tools

ICD-10-CM/PCS

CPT coding

EMR systems

HIM software

Job description

SYSTEM West Virginia University Health System is seeking a senior Coding Education and Audit leader to educate and train WVU Healthcare Coding Staff, oversee audits and education plans, and ensure accurate ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT, and DRG assignments across multiple specialties.

Responsibilities include supervising coding staff, coordinating internal and external audits, updating EMR governance, and developing curriculum and training materials. Strong leadership and regulatory knowledge required.