Coding Auditor

CoxHealth•Springfield, MO

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Coding Auditor will work with Coders from Hospital (Inpatient and Outpatient) and Professional Coding to ensure coding adheres to Quality accuracy based on Coding guidelines and other rules set forth to govern Coding practices. This includes the Official Coding Guidelines and AHA Coding Clinic for ICD 10 CM coding and CPT 4 guidelines. The Coding Auditor will participate in developing and maintaining the CoxHealth Coding Guidelines as well working with the Coding Leadership to keep it updated. The Coding Auditor will audit coders on a monthly basis and enter the results in the 3M Audit Expert Compliance software. They serve as the Coding expert in Hospital and Professional Coding and are involved in Coding Leadership meetings. Their expertise will be used to access new products, education changes and working with other departments to resolve issues. Abides by the Standards of Ethical coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association and American Academy of Professional Coders.

Requirements

Detailed knowledge of coding guidelines and the ability to apply coding guidelines when reviewing documentation in the medical record.
Must have experience with detailed knowledge of the format, functions, and use of the medical record.
Expert knowledge of ICD 10 CM and CPT-4 classification systems.
Expert knowledge of ICD 10 CM, ICD 10 PCS and MS DRG’s for inpatient coding.
Ability to perform computer data entry.
Ability to work with others and communicate effectively.
High school diploma or equivalent.
AHIMA Approved Credential: RHIA, RHIT, or CCS OR AAPC Approved Credential: CPC or COC or CPC-A or CIC

Nice To Haves

1 year experience in hospital or professional coding.

Responsibilities

Ensure coding adheres to Quality accuracy based on Coding guidelines and other rules set forth to govern Coding practices.
Participate in developing and maintaining the CoxHealth Coding Guidelines.
Work with Coding Leadership to keep guidelines updated.
Audit coders on a monthly basis and enter the results in the 3M Audit Expert Compliance software.
Serve as the Coding expert in Hospital and Professional Coding.
Be involved in Coding Leadership meetings.
Use expertise to access new products and education changes.
Work with other departments to resolve issues.
Abide by the Standards of Ethical coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association and American Academy of Professional Coders.