Medical Coder & Audit Specialist

Southwest Network Company Brand; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Network is hiring a Medical Coding Auditor to review charts and clinical records, ensuring all diagnostic and procedural codes and modifiers are strictly accurate and compliant. You will identify trends in improper coding that could lead to denials or audits and collaborate with rendering providers to clarify ambiguities.

In this role you will provide targeted education and direct coaching, translate audit findings into actionable training, and work with IT/EHR teams to improve charge

Responsibilities

• Audits charts and revies clinical records ensuring all diagnostic and procedural codes and modifiers strictly adhere
• Identifies trends in improper coding or other communication shortcomings that may lead to claim denials or audits
• Complies with all medical coding guidelines and monitors evolving regulatory and industry changes
• Provides targeted education, direct coaching, and facilitates training programs tailored to each medica specialty upon translating audit findings
• Follows up and clarifies any information that is not clear with the rendering provider
• Collaborates with IT and EHR teams to improve charge automation and optimize workflows
• Conducts ad-hoc audits to ensure fidelity to coding guidelines
• Relevant expert for Southwest Network on accurate and efficient coding practices
• Analyze medical records and identify documentation deficiencies
• Follows policies and procedures and adheres to the requirements of the Corporate Compliance Program
• Ensures confidentiality of verbal and written information in accordance with HIPAA standards and Southwest Network policy, and adheres to the legal, ethical and professional guidelines adopted by Southwest Network
• Other duties as assigned
• Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

Job description

Southwest Network is hiring a Medical Coding Auditor to review charts and clinical records, ensuring all diagnostic and procedural codes and modifiers are strictly accurate and compliant. You will identify trends in improper coding that could lead to denials or audits and collaborate with rendering providers to clarify ambiguities.

In this role you will provide targeted education and direct coaching, translate audit findings into actionable training, and work with IT/EHR teams to improve charge