Impactful Inpatient Coding Compliance Auditor

Memorial Hermann; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann in Houston, TX seeks an experienced Inpatient/Outpatient Coding Auditor to ensure accurate clinical coding, supporting appropriate reimbursement and data integrity. The role reports to Coding Compliance Manager and requires RHIT/RHIA or coding certification, with 4 years hospital coding experience; trauma facility experience preferred.

Join a patient-centered team committed to safety, education, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Four years of hospital coding or auditing experience.
• Experience coding/auditing in trauma facility preferred.
• Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM and CPT coding principles.
• Familiarity with 3M Coding applications and edits.
• Working knowledge of reimbursement systems and policies.
• Proficiency with databases and spreadsheet design.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular coding audits and monitor accuracy across staff.
• Develop and coordinate educational sessions on documentation and coding.
• Serve as a resource for coding standards and guidelines.
• Design audit tools to measure coding accuracy.
• Stay current with coding guidelines and reimbursement requirements.
• Perform trend analyses of coding practices.
• Adhere to AHIMA standards and official coding guidelines.
• Ensure safe patient care and policy adherence within budget and quality targets.
• Support professional growth and act as mentor to staff.
• Demonstrate compassionate, personalized experiences to patients and colleagues.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

4 years hospital coding experience

Trauma facility coding

ICD-10-CM & CPT knowledge

3M Coding applications

Reimbursement systems knowledge

Databases & spreadsheets

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

RHIT/RHIA/CCS/CIC AHIMA/AAPC certifications

Outpatient coding certifications (RHIT/RHIA or AHIMA/AAPC)

Job description

Memorial Hermann in Houston, TX seeks an experienced Inpatient/Outpatient Coding Auditor to ensure accurate clinical coding, supporting appropriate reimbursement and data integrity. The role reports to Coding Compliance Manager and requires RHIT/RHIA or coding certification, with 4 years hospital coding experience; trauma facility experience preferred.

Join a patient-centered team committed to safety, education, and continuous improvement.