Coding and Billing Auditor
$53,000 - $81,000 per year
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L5
$53,000 - $81,000 per year
Occupations
Health Information Technologists and Medical RegistrarsMedical Records SpecialistsAccountants and AuditorsIndustries
Offices of PhysiciansAll Other Miscellaneous Ambulatory Health Care ServicesGeneral Medical and Surgical Hospitals- Perform audits of medical records to ensure accurate CPT and ICD-10 coding assignments
- Validate that selected codes are fully supported by clinical documentation
- Compile detailed audit reports, including findings, trends, and recommendations
- Consistently meet established productivity targets for record audits
- Conduct biannual audits of established provider medical records
- Maintain audit logs and documentation tracking
- Communicate verbally and in writing with providers to clarify findings and recommend more specific or complete documentation
- Collaborate with the Revenue Cycle Manager to design and implement tools supporting physician documentation improvement
- Develop and deliver both formal and informal provider education related to coding guidelines and documentation requirements
- Communicate the importance and benefits of complete and accurate clinical documentation
- Train new revenue cycle team members on coding standards and documentation guidelines
- Assist the Revenue Cycle Manager with evaluations of coding activities and staff performance as needed
- Perform professional coding duties as required
- Provide ongoing coding support to billing and coding staff
- Perform all other duties within the scope of the role as assigned
- Required Education, Credentials & Experience
- Associate Degree in a related field
- Certified Professional Coder (CPC) - required
- Minimum of five (5) years of inpatient and/or outpatient professional physician coding experience
- Auditing experience preferred
- Significant experience coding professional claims in a medical office-based setting
- Experience interacting directly with physicians to provide feedback, education, and documentation guidance
- Strong knowledge of ICD-10, CPT, and clinical documentation standards
- Bachelor's Degree in a related field
- Coding experience within a multi-specialty group practice setting
- Skills & Competencies
- Strong analytical and attention-to-detail skillsAbility to interpret complex medical documentation and coding guidelines
- Effective verbal and written communication skillsAbility to educate and influence providers regarding documentation best practices
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple audits simultaneously
- Ability to work independently in a structured, compliance-driven environment
- Benefits available to full-time employees after 90 days of employment 401(k) plan with company match available after 1 year of serviceINDKSMeet Your Recruiter
- Tiona Scroggins
- Staffing Manager
Level
SeniorL5
Salary
$53,000 - $81,000 per year
Location
Dover, DE
Occupation
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars
Industry
Offices of Physicians
Posted
yesterday
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