Healthcare Coding & Documentation Auditor

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is seeking a Compliance Coding Auditor to perform coding and documentation quality audits, provide feedback to staff, and educate coders and reimbursement specialists. The role has no supervisory responsibilities and requires professional coding certification.

The position emphasizes proactive risk-based audits, education initiatives, and documenting findings. Collaboration with clinicians, residents, and leadership is essential for continuous

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; 5 years of coding and reimbursement experience, with at least 1 year as a coding auditor.
• Active professional coding certification (AAPC or AHIMA) and current status during employment.
• Knowledge of CPT, ICD-CM, ICD-10, HCPCS nomenclature.

Responsibilities

• Plan and perform proactive compliance activities including audits and education.
• Identify and address billing compliance risks using audit trends and regulatory changes.
• Collaborate with departments before new services or tools are implemented to mitigate risks.
• Maintain or contribute to tracking tools and reporting calendars.
• Prepare and present findings to appropriate staff and stakeholders.
• Work collaboratively with providers, residents, coders, and leadership.

Skills

Coding

Reimbursement

Auditing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CPT

ICD-10

ICD-CM

HCPCS

Job description

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is seeking a Compliance Coding Auditor to perform coding and documentation quality audits, provide feedback to staff, and educate coders and reimbursement specialists. The role has no supervisory responsibilities and requires professional coding certification.

The position emphasizes proactive risk-based audits, education initiatives, and documenting findings. Collaboration with clinicians, residents, and leadership is essential for continuous