Chart Auditor - Chart Audit

The Employment Team at Hattiesburg Clinic, P.A. • Hattiesburg, MS

60d • Onsite

About The Position

The Chart Auditor reviews medical records for accuracy, quality assurance, and billing purposes. The role assesses records to determine whether Evaluation and Management (E/M), procedure, and HCC/ICD-10 coding complies with healthcare policies and standards. The Chart Auditor conducts internal audits, keeps current with policy and procedural guidelines, and helps ensure appropriate coding and policy guidelines are followed. The role also promotes and encourages compliance through education and training.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, either 6:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. or 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. The position requires on-site work for 3–6 months of training. After consistently demonstrating the ability to code independently with a high degree of accuracy, a transition to remote work may be considered.

Requirements

• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification, or graduation from a school of nursing as an LPN or RN.
• Nurses who do not have a coding certification must obtain CPC certification through the AAPC within six months of hire.
• Knowledge of ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCs codes.
• Knowledge of billing and prior experience working with denials for a variety of payors.
• Thorough knowledge of anatomy and medical terminology.
• Strong discretion and ability to handle confidential information.
• Composure in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
• Willingness and ability to learn new technologies.
• Dependable, punctual, and highly detail-oriented.
• Strong multitasking and independent-work capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Accurate documentation skills.
• Ability to follow established workflows consistently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of two years of experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review medical records for accuracy, quality assurance, and billing purposes.
• Assess whether E/M, procedure, and HCC/ICD-10 codes comply with healthcare policies and standards.
• Perform internal audits.
• Stay up to date on current policy and procedural guidelines.
• Help ensure proper coding and policy guidelines are followed.
• Promote and encourage compliance through appropriate education and training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed