Coding Quality Reviewer and Educator-4

LCS Lifespan Corporate Services d/b/a Brown University Health; United States; Remote; USD 68,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health is seeking a Coding Quality Reviewer and Educator to audit professional coding and medical records across a multispecialty ambulatory environment. You will validate ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes, ensure services are supported and compliant, and document findings in an audit-defensible format.

You will develop and deliver targeted education to coders, providers, and clinical departments to improve documentation and revenue integrity.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CPC or CCS/CCS-P certification required.
• Minimum five years of professional coding experience.
• Prior coding audit and provider education experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform prospective and retrospective audits of professional coding and medical records.
• Validate ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS and modifier assignments.
• Ensure services billed are supported, medically necessary, and compliant with CMS, payer policies, and organizational standards.
• Document audit findings in a clear, objective, audit-defensible format.
• Develop and deliver targeted education to coders, providers, and clinical departments.
• Track and trend audit results to identify systemic risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Stay current on coding updates, certification requirements, and guidelines.

Skills

ICD-10-CM

CPT HCPCS

E/M coding

Medical terminology

Auditing skills

Education delivery

EHR (Epic)

CMS/payer policies

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CPC (AAPC)

CCS/CCS-P (AHIMA)

Job description

SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Professional Validation Manager, the Coding Quality Reviewer and Educator is responsible for performing comprehensive audits of professional coding and clinical documentation across a multispecialty ambulatory environment. This role validates the accurate assignment of ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes in accordance with CMS regulations, payer policies, organizational standards, and industry guidelines. This position conducts both prospective and retrospective reviews of provider and coder-selected codes, documents audit findings in a clear, objective, and non-leading manner, and identifies trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement. Serving as a subject matter expert, the Coding Quality Reviewer and Educator develops and delivers targeted education to coders, providers, and clinical departments to support compliant, defensible documentation and optimal revenue integrity outcomes. This role requires expert-level coding knowledge, strong analytical and critical thinking skills, and the ability to work independently in a fully remote environment. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform prospective and retrospective audits of professional coding and medical records to validate accuracy and completeness of ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS, and modifier assignment.
• Evaluate clinical documentation to ensure services billed are supported, medically necessary, and compliant with CMS, federal, payer-specific, and organizational requirements.
• Validate both coder and provider assigned codes; document findings, variance details, and supporting rationale in a clear, objective, and audit-defensible format.
• Apply non-leading, compliant review methodologies consistent with ACDIS/AHIMA guidance.
• Identify root causes of coding and documentation discrepancies and collaborate with leadership to develop corrective action plans.
• Develop and conduct targeted education to coders, providers, and clinical departments based on audit findings, coding updates, and identified trends.
• Track and trend audit results to identify systemic risks and opportunities for process improvement.
• Research coding and documentation guidelines from qualified sources, collects relevant information and compiles that information into a user-friendly manual.
• Stays current on coding updates, certification requirements, and expertise pertinent to the position.

Key Skills

• Expert knowledge of: ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS Level II coding guidelines
• E/M coding and/or surgical/procedural coding
• Medical terminology, anatomy, and healthcare documentation
• Knowledge of teaching physician, split/shared visit, and incident-to billing requirements
• Ability to interpret complex medical documentation and apply coding guidelines accurately
• Ability to identify trends, analyze audit data, and recommend process improvement
• Ability to research and apply regulatory guidance from CMS, MAC, and commercial payers.
• Perform detailed audit reviews using standardized audit tools and methodologies
• Communicate complex coding concepts clearly to providers and coders
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with electronic health records (EHR), Epic experience preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Compliance & Regulatory Adherence

Maintains expert-level compliance with CMS regulations, National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) edits, Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) guidance, payer policies, and organizational standards. Participate in compliance initiatives to reduce coding-related denials and audit findings. Ensures compliance with HIPAA, organizational data privacy, and security policies. Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association and the American Association of Professional Coders.

Performance Metrics

• Meets or exceeds 95% coding accuracy rate
• Achieves productivity benchmarks
• Demonstrates consistent performance in accuracy, timeliness, and workload management
• Adheres to organizational coding guidelines, payer requirements, and documentation standards to support audit readiness and reimbursement integrity
• Accurately audits assigned accounts, responds to inquires, and provides education
• Delivers high-quality education that improves provider documentation and coding performance

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education
  • High school diploma or equivalent required
• Certifications
  • One or more of the following required: CPC (Certified Professional Coder) – AAPC CCS or CCS-P (Certified Coding Specialist / Physician-based) – AHIMA
  • If applicable, specialty certification in assigned area required within one (1) year of hire.
• Experience
  • Minimum of five (5) years of professional coding experience, preferably in a large academic or multispecialty setting. Prior coding audit experience strongly preferred. Prior experience performing provider and coder education strongly preferred.
• Work Environment
  • Fully Remote: Must maintain a secure, private workspace to protect PHI. Required to use organization-approved secure systems (VPN, multi-factor authentication). Maintains active communication via email, messaging platforms, and attends virtual meetings, as scheduled. Working conditions: Requires prolonged computer use to review medical records. Ability to meet deadlines while achieving productivity and accuracy standards. Independent action: Performs independently with minimal supervision and serves as a subject matter expert. Exercises advanced judgment in interpreting coding guidelines and resolving complex issues within the department’s policies and practices. Refers specific complex problems to the supervisor when clarification of the departmental policies and procedures are required. Supervisory responsibility: None

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. Duties and responsibilities may be adjusted based on organizational needs and regulatory requirements.

Pay Range: $67,724.80-$111,716.80

EEO Statement: Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location: Corporate Headquarters - 15 LaSalle Square Providence, Rhode Island 02903

Work Type: M-F 8:00am-5:00pm

Work Shift: Day

Daily Hours: 8 hours

Driving Required: No

As Rhode Island's largest health system and private employer, Brown University Health is the state's premier provider of health services and includes the only Level I Trauma Center for southeastern New England. Today, more than 20,000 people work at Brown University Health and bring their unique skills, experiences, and compassion to their jobs every day. Formed in 1994, Brown University Health is a not-for-profit health system based in Providence, RI comprising three teaching hospitals of The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University: Rhode Island Hospital and its Hasbro Children's; The Miriam Hospital; the nation’s first psychiatric hospital for children; Newport Hospital, Saint Anne's Hospital and Morton Hospital, community hospitals offering a broad range of health services; Gateway Healthcare, the state’s largest provider of community behavioral health care; and Brown Health Medical Group, the largest multi-specialty practice in Rhode Island.

Brown University Health is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity of cultural background, race, gender, age, religion, identity, ability, and perspectives - we are actively committed to a diverse workforce that represents the patients and community that we serve. We are invested in creating a respectful, inclusive, and equitable environment that supports the holistic well-being of our employees and their families. Join us and help build a healthier future for our patients - and for yourself.