Clinical Coding Auditor - FT

#REF!•Arlington, TX

10d•Remote

About The Position

We are looking for a qualified Clinical Coding Auditor to join our Texas Health family. This is a full-time, remote position with flexible hours and scheduling, offering a terrific work/life balance. The role involves medical records auditing, data capture and reporting, fiscal management of coding resources and processes, and professional accountability.

Requirements

Associate's Degree Health Information or related field REQUIRED or H.S. Diploma or Equivalent
5 Years Years of acute care and/or relevant experience may be substituted in lieu of degree REQUIRED
5 Years Acute care inpatient or CPT surgical level coding REQUIRED
1 Year Performing coding and documentation audits preferred
RHIA - Registered Health Information Administrator 12 Months REQUIRED or RHIT - Registered Health Information Technician 12 Months REQUIRED or CCS - Certified Coding Specialist 12 Months REQUIRED or COC - Certified Outpatient Coder 12 Months REQUIRED
Thorough knowledge of ICD 10-CM, PCS and CPT.
Expert in coding convention/automated encoder (knowledge management of NCCI/OCE billing edits).
Practiced in APC and DRG methodologies and regulatory/payer requirements associated with coding.
Ability to interpret and apply coding and regulatory policy to coding practice and record review process.
Must demonstrate efficient time management and organizational skills; clear and concise oral and written communication skills, strong decision making and problem-solving skills are required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree Health Information or related field preferred
Proficiency in software applications (Excel, Word, PPT, SharePoint, Optum CAC, EPIC) and strong data analysis capability and report composition skills is preferred.