Medical Coder II - Auditor

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plans + Supplemental Coverage

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Wellness Programs

Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace

Job summary

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Lubbock seeks a Medical Coder II to abstract clinical data and assign ICD/CPT codes for various encounters. The role includes documentation review for accuracy and collaboration with Coding leadership and staff.

Major duties include planning and performing coding audits, maintaining tracking tools, and presenting findings to staff. This full‑time, day‑shift position is based in Texas and is paid hourly with a disclosed range and institutional pay

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• CPC certification is preferred.
• Must meet a 90% coding accuracy rate.

Responsibilities

• Plan and perform coding audit activities, including coder quality audits, risk-based audits, pre-bill or concurrent reviews, data monitoring, or targeted education.
• Maintain or contribute to tracking tools, such as issue logs, risk registers, work plan trackers, audit dashboards, corrective action trackers, education trackers, consultation logs, and reporting calendars.
• Prepare and present ideas, findings, and information to appropriate staff.
• Work collaboratively with the Coding and Charging leadership and coding supervisors.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CPC certification

Job description

Introduction

TTUHSC provides so much more than just a job! Enjoy excellent benefits, including paid leave, retirement plans, wellness programs, health insurance and so much more. Ready to start building a rewarding career in a positive environment where you can develop and thrive? Join us as we change the future of health care.

About TTUHSC

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is enriching the lives of others by educating students, providing excellent patient care, and advancing knowledge through innovative research. TTUHSC graduates more health care professionals than any other health care institution in the state, conferring 24.2% of all degrees and certificates awarded from health-related institutions in Texas. By providing comprehensive clinical services to more than 10 million individuals across 121 counties, TTUHSC is dedicated to advancing the health of people throughout Texas and beyond. This is where world-class education meets compassionate patient care – and we believe that our people are the reason for our institution’s lasting success and bright future.

Visa Information

TTUHSC, at its sole discretion, may initiate new H-1B I-129 visa petitions in accordance with the directive issued by Governor Abbott. Approval from the Texas Workforce Commission is required. On a limited, case‑by‑case basis, the institution may also sponsor eligible individuals for change‑of‑status or change‑of‑employer petitions for qualifying positions. TTUHSC will not pay the $100,000 fee, if applicable.

Position Description

Under limited guidance, the Medical Coder II will abstract clinical information from records to assign appropriate ICD and/or CPT Codes for a variety of encounters. Responsibilities may include documentation review for accuracy.

Major/Essential Functions

Plan and perform coding audit activities, including coder quality audits, risk-based audits, pre-bill or concurrent reviews, data monitoring, or targeted education.

• Identify and address coding and billing compliance risks before issues escape by using audit trends, payer updates, denial patterns, regulatory changes, stakeholder feedback, and risk assessment results.
• Maintain or contribute to tracking tools, such as issue logs, risk registers, work plan trackers, audit dashboards, corrective action trackers, education trackers, consultation logs, and reporting calendars.
• Prepare and present ideas, findings, and information to appropriate staff.
• Work collaboratively with the Coding and Charging leadership and coding supervisors.

Required Qualifications

A high school diploma or equivalent and one (1) year of related experience.

Maintain current CPC certification.

Must meet a 90% coding accuracy rate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience conducting risk-based and retrospective coding audits.
• Experience in an academic medical center, physician group practice, hospital, or other complex healthcare organization.
• Experience developing and delivering documentation, coding, and billing compliance education.
• Experience preparing formal audit reports, identifying root causes, recommending corrective actions, and conducting follow‑up monitoring.

Required Attachments

Cover Letter, Resume / CV

Optional Attachments

Professional/Personal Reference, Professional License/Certification

Benefits

TTUHSC is committed to creating an environment where our team members can do their best work, with programs and benefits to support head‑to‑toe well‑being. Explore just a few of the advantages of being a TTUHSC team member:

• Health Plans + Supplemental Coverage Options – Individual health insurance provided at no cost for full‑time team members
• Paid Time Off – Including holidays, vacation, sick leave and more
• Retirement Plans
• Wellness Programs
• Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace

Additionally, TTUHSC invests in the success of our team members by providing opportunities for personal and professional growth, including lifelong learning programs, recognition programs, and health and wellness initiatives. Team members also enjoy a variety of other perks, such as special membership rates at local gyms and golf courses, access to state‑of‑the‑art software and facilities, and discounts on travel, technology, entertainment and more.

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Basis

Hourly

Pay Grade Minimum

15

Pay Grade Maximum

33.75

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website at https://app4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan.

Grant Funded?

No

Travel Required

Up to 25%

Shift

Day

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

Jeanne Clery Act

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act website at https://www.ttuhsc.edu/compliance/clery-report.