Senior Documentation & Coding Quality Auditor

Kaiser Permanente; Renton (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a skilled auditor to contribute to coding quality audits and regulatory compliance initiatives. You will guide special projects, perform chart reviews, and produce audit reports that identify risks and remedies.

Responsibilities include collaborating with teams to implement new processes, monitoring coding integrity, and ensuring adherence to national, state, and KP guidelines across the organization. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of ICD-10-CM/CPT/HCPCS coding and chart audit experience.
• Associates degree in Health Information Management or related field with 3+ years in health care operations or audits; or 4+ years in related fields.
• Required certifications at hire: CCS-P, CPC, RHIT, RHIA or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and support coding quality audits and monitoring across lines of business.
• Prepare audit reports detailing opportunities and remedial actions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement new processes and regulatory compliance.
• Discuss findings with leadership and provide evidence-based recommendations.

Skills

Audits

Attention to Detail

Communication

Problem Solving

Decision Making

Teamwork

Education

Associates degree in Health Information Management

Certified Coding Specialist - Physician Based

Tools

Audit Software

Medical Coding Software

Job description

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a skilled auditor to contribute to coding quality audits and regulatory compliance initiatives. You will guide special projects, perform chart reviews, and produce audit reports that identify risks and remedies.

Responsibilities include collaborating with teams to implement new processes, monitoring coding integrity, and ensuring adherence to national, state, and KP guidelines across the organization. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential.