Healthcare Coding Audit Analyst III

UCI Health; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vacation time

Retirement plans

Job summary

UCI Health is seeking a Coding Auditor to maintain high-quality coded data through concurrent and retrospective audits, and to support management with trend reports. The role requires collaboration with the Coding Manager to address deficiencies and educate physicians and staff.

The successful candidate will perform audits, generate actionable insights, and contribute to data quality initiatives across the health system.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of coding audit experience.
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology, disease process and medical terminology.
• Knowledge of ICD-10, PCS codes and CPT codes.
• Demonstrate interpersonal and team skills, and ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

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.
• Contributes to educational/training opportunities for physicians and staff to address coding deficiencies identified.

Skills

PC skills

Encoding/abstracting

Prospective payment systems

Interpersonal communication

Education

RHIT/RHIA credential

Job description

UCI Health is seeking a Coding Auditor to maintain high-quality coded data through concurrent and retrospective audits, and to support management with trend reports. The role requires collaboration with the Coding Manager to address deficiencies and educate physicians and staff.

The successful candidate will perform audits, generate actionable insights, and contribute to data quality initiatives across the health system.