Senior Documentation & Coding Quality Auditor

Kaiser Permanente; Pleasanton, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a qualified professional to lead coding quality audits and special projects across assigned business lines. The role focuses on monitoring accuracy of coding, documentation, and adherence to state and federal guidelines, while supporting regulatory needs and organizational goals.

The candidate will assist in audit analyses, report writing, and the development of new processes to improve coding integrity.

Qualifications

• Minimum two (2) years of ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT, HCPCS coding with chart auditing experience.
• Associates degree in Health Information Management or related field; or equivalent experience in health care compliance/audit.
• Certification or credentials in health information/coding preferred at hire.

Responsibilities

• Promotes learning and shares expertise with coworkers and stakeholders.
• Contributes to audit analysis and report writing by evaluating coding/documentation across the enterprise.
• Develops and monitors new processes/workflows to support regulatory needs and business objectives.
• Ensures compliance with national/state/KP guidelines and external regulations.
• Participates in cross-functional teams to identify risks and opportunities and communicate outcomes.

Skills

Ambiguity/Uncertainty Management

Attention to Detail

Communication

Critical Thinking

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Education

Associates degree in Health Information Management

Job description

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a qualified professional to lead coding quality audits and special projects across assigned business lines. The role focuses on monitoring accuracy of coding, documentation, and adherence to state and federal guidelines, while supporting regulatory needs and organizational goals.

The candidate will assist in audit analyses, report writing, and the development of new processes to improve coding integrity.