Senior Surgical Coding Auditor & Education Lead

Northwell Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health in New York is seeking a skilled coder auditor to conduct coding audits, develop guidelines, and implement coding changes. You will review reassignments, educate staff, and stay current with federal and state guidelines, working with physicians via calls and email.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and active CER/CCP credentials with 1–3 years of experience. Join a dynamic health system and contribute to accurate coding practices, ongoing staff training, and adherence to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Current Coding credential: CER – Certified Professional Coder (CPC) OR CER – CCP.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of coding guidelines and principles; performs coding audits for optimization.
• Provides ad-hoc education to the coding staff and validates coding decisions.
• Maintains knowledge of current Federal and State coding guidelines.
• Reviews potential reassignments and ensures timely review.
• Implements coding changes and communicates them to staff.
• Operates under general guidance; interpretations may require independent decisions.
• Understands department and corporate strategy and operating objectives.
• Communicates professionally with physicians and healthcare providers via calls and email.

Skills

Communication with physicians

Auditing

Coding guidelines

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

CER/CCP coding credential

Tools

CPT

ICD-10-CM

HCPCS

Job description

Northwell Health in New York is seeking a skilled coder auditor to conduct coding audits, develop guidelines, and implement coding changes. You will review reassignments, educate staff, and stay current with federal and state guidelines, working with physicians via calls and email.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and active CER/CCP credentials with 1–3 years of experience. Join a dynamic health system and contribute to accurate coding practices, ongoing staff training, and adherence to