Medical Coding Auditor

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso is seeking a Medical Coding Auditor responsible for auditing medical records to ensure accurate coding and regulatory compliance. This role collaborates with providers and department leaders to educate on coding practices based on CMS regulations and audit findings.

It reports to the Medical Coding Auditor Manager to implement best practices for revenue maximization and coding accuracy.

Qualifications

• Experience auditing medical records for coding accuracy.
• Knowledge of CMS regulations and healthcare compliance.
• Ability to educate staff on coding and documentation based on audit findings.

Responsibilities

• Audit medical records to verify correct ICD-10-CM/ CPT coding and compliance.
• Collaborate with practice and department leaders to implement best practices to maximize revenue and ensure regulatory compliance.

Job description

Medical Coding Auditor

Responsible for auditing medical records to ensure accurate coding and compliance with regulatory requirements. This role ensures continuous quality improvement in coding practices while maintaining compliance with healthcare laws and organizational policies. The Medical Coding Auditor collaborates with practice, providers, and other departmental leaders to provide education on medical coding and documentation based on audit findings and as required by current CMS regulations. Work directly with the Medical Coding Auditor Manager to implement best practices to maximize revenue, improve coding accuracy and assure regulatory requirements are met.