Healthcare Coding Audit Analyst

University of California - Irvine Health; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California - Irvine Health is seeking a Coding Auditor to maintain data quality in patient records through ongoing quality reviews and audits. You will perform concurrent and retrospective audits, generate management reports, identify trends, and help develop educational opportunities for physicians and staff to address coding deficiencies.

You will work under the Coding Manager to ensure compliance with prospective payment systems and promote accurate coding throughout the health

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of coding audit experience.
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology, disease processes, and medical terminology.
• Knowledge of ICD-10, PCS codes and CPT codes.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain coded data quality through ongoing quality review and assessment of patient records.
• Perform concurrent audits and retrospective audits.
• Prepare reports for management review and identify trends.
• Contribute to educational/training opportunities for physicians and staff.

Skills

Coding audit experience

Anatomy & physiology knowledge

ICD-10/PCS/CPT knowledge

Communication skills

Independent work

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Data analysis

Education

RHIT / RHIA credential

Tools

Coding software systems

Job description

University of California - Irvine Health is seeking a Coding Auditor to maintain data quality in patient records through ongoing quality reviews and audits. You will perform concurrent and retrospective audits, generate management reports, identify trends, and help develop educational opportunities for physicians and staff to address coding deficiencies.

You will work under the Coding Manager to ensure compliance with prospective payment systems and promote accurate coding throughout the health