Senior Clinical & Coding Audit Specialist

Independent Health Association; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 95,991,168 - 108,885,504; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Scorecard incentive

Full range of benefits

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Independent Health Association in Buffalo, NY seeks a Clinical & Coding Specialist‑Senior to review complex inpatient coding and clinical decisions, support audit plans, and train teammates. You will analyze documentation, ensure ICD-10-CM/PCS accuracy, and contribute to appeals with cross-functional collaboration.

This role requires an associates degree (bachelors preferred), relevant certifications, and strong analytical skills; salary is hourly with incentive opportunities.

Qualifications

• Associates degree required; Bachelor's preferred.
• One of the listed certifications/licensures at minimum.
• 4+ years experience in clinical setting or coding system usage (ICD-10/PCS) required.
• Knowledge of ICD-10-CM/PCS and reimbursement methodologies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage hospital inpatient audit processes and trends.

Skills

CIC

RHIA

RHIT

CCDS

C-DAM

RN/LPN

ICD-10/PCS

Auditing

Analytical thinking

Communication

Team collaboration

Citrix VPN access

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

EMR systems

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Independent Health Association in Buffalo, NY seeks a Clinical & Coding Specialist‑Senior to review complex inpatient coding and clinical decisions, support audit plans, and train teammates. You will analyze documentation, ensure ICD-10-CM/PCS accuracy, and contribute to appeals with cross-functional collaboration.

This role requires an associates degree (bachelors preferred), relevant certifications, and strong analytical skills; salary is hourly with incentive opportunities.