Senior Health Coding & Documentation Auditor

Kaiser Permanente; Renton (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Renton, Washington seeks a Documentation Quality Auditor IV. The role focuses on audits, coding/documentation quality, and regulatory compliance to support accurate coding and reimbursement.

You will perform trend analyses, prepare audit reports, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement improved processes and workflows. Requires ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT, HCPCS knowledge and professional certifications; strong attention to detail and proactive communication.

Qualifications

• Two+ years ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT, HCPCS coding experience including chart auditing.
• Associates degree plus minimum five years of relevant experience OR six years without degree.
• Certifications required at hire (RHIT/RHIA/CCS/CCS-P or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Conduct audits, reviews, and monitoring of assigned lines of business to ensure coding accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Prepare audits and reports, identifying risks and remedies, with standardized language.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to implement new processes and workflows.
• Assist in trend analyses to identify coding practice patterns and opportunities for improvement.
• Support compliance programs and participate in national committees as needed.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Critical Thinking

Regulatory Knowledge

Team Collaboration

Problem Solving

Learning Agility

Integrity

Healthcare Compliance

Audits

Education

Associate degree in Health Information Management or related field

5+ years experience in healthcare compliance/audit/health plan governance

Certification: RHIT/RHIA/CCS/CCS-P or similar required at hire

Tools

Health Information Systems

Medical Coding Knowledge

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in Renton, Washington seeks a Documentation Quality Auditor IV. The role focuses on audits, coding/documentation quality, and regulatory compliance to support accurate coding and reimbursement.

You will perform trend analyses, prepare audit reports, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement improved processes and workflows. Requires ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT, HCPCS knowledge and professional certifications; strong attention to detail and proactive communication.