Medical Coder II - Auditor

Texas Tech University • Lubbock, TX

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About The Position

Under limited guidance, the Medical Coder II abstracts clinical information from records and assigns appropriate ICD and/or CPT codes for a variety of encounters. The role may include reviewing documentation for accuracy and planning and performing coding audit activities. The position identifies and addresses coding and billing compliance risks before they escalate, using audit trends, payer updates, denial patterns, regulatory changes, stakeholder feedback, and risk assessment results. The Medical Coder II maintains or contributes to tracking tools and prepares and presents ideas, findings, and information to appropriate staff while collaborating with Coding and Charging leadership and coding supervisors.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of related experience.
• Current CPC certification.
• Must meet a 90% coding accuracy rate.

Responsibilities

• Abstract clinical information from records and assign appropriate ICD and/or CPT codes for a variety of encounters.
• Review documentation for accuracy as needed.
• Plan and perform coding audit activities, including coder quality audits, risk-based audits, pre-bill or concurrent reviews, data monitoring, and targeted education.
• Identify and address coding and billing compliance risks using audit trends, payer updates, denial patterns, regulatory changes, stakeholder feedback, and risk assessment results.
• Maintain or contribute to tracking tools, including issue logs, risk registers, work plan trackers, audit dashboards, corrective action trackers, education trackers, consultation logs, and reporting calendars.
• Prepare and present ideas, findings, and information to appropriate staff.
• Collaborate with Coding and Charging leadership and coding supervisors.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED