Surgical Coding Auditor: Quality & Compliance Leader

Cedars-Sinai; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

403(b) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Cedars-Sinai is seeking a Coding Auditor to review encounters and validate coding profiles in prebill or retrospective workflows. You will assess adherence to coding guidelines and ensure data quality for accurate billing and patient care.

Join a team focused on education, collaboration, and continuous improvement within a leading health system. On-site role supporting hospital operations in the Los Angeles area.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years' Coding Audit experience with auditing skills covering coding/billing accuracy.
• High School Diploma/GED required with an associate degree/college diploma or bachelor's in health information management preferred.
• Certified Coding Specialist, Certified Professional Coder, or RHIA/RHIT required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs quality coding reviews or audits within established departmental standards.
• Provides written summary reports of findings and coordinates feedback sessions.
• Maintains open communication with Coding Operations, CDI, PRM, and CRI.
• Assists with production coding during staff shortages and with data quality improvement.
• Develops educational content and conducts 1:1 or small group training.

Skills

Coding audit

Healthcare coding

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Associate degree in HIM

Bachelor's in HIM preferred

Job description

Cedars-Sinai is seeking a Coding Auditor to review encounters and validate coding profiles in prebill or retrospective workflows. You will assess adherence to coding guidelines and ensure data quality for accurate billing and patient care.

Join a team focused on education, collaboration, and continuous improvement within a leading health system. On-site role supporting hospital operations in the Los Angeles area.