Coding Qual/Edu Auditor- Hosp

Piedmont Healthcare•Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

The Coding Qual/Edu Auditor monitors and validates hospital soft-coded or abstracted information for specific hospital patient types and provides education or training to Piedmont Healthcare coding staff on identified areas for improvement. The role serves as an educator for Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) staff on documentation, coding, and regulatory compliance. It also supports Coding Quality Education (CQE) and Coding Leadership by monitoring and updating Piedmont Healthcare hospital coding policies to optimize the quality and accuracy of coding services.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Five years of experience in an acute care setting with auditing and/or coding management experience.
Remain current with AHA Coding Clinics, CPT Assistant, and CMS guidelines.
Upon hire, hold one or more of the following credentials: RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P, CPC, CPC-H, CPC-P, CIRCC, or AHIMA-approved ICD-10 trainer.

Nice To Haves

Experience with evaluation and management (E&M) level assignment.
CCS-P credential in addition to one of the other listed credentials.
ICD-10 approved trainer through AHIMA.

Responsibilities

Monitor and validate hospital soft-coded or abstracted information for specific hospital patient types.
Provide education and/or training to Piedmont Healthcare coding staff on identified improvement areas.
Serve as an educator for CDI staff on documentation, coding, and regulatory compliance.
Support Coding Quality Education and Coding Leadership by monitoring and updating hospital coding policies.
Help optimize the quality and accuracy of coding services provided by Piedmont Healthcare hospital coding staff.