Medical Coding Auditor/Educator

The Auditor/Educator will work cooperatively with CH coding associates, Clinicians, Outpatient Coding Managers, CDEI Education Manager and Documentation Specialists, Corporate Compliance, Ancillary departments and private clients to ensure coding is consistent, accurate, and meets data integrity for use in billing, reimbursement, clinical outcomes, and for reporting.

The Auditor/Educator will monitor accuracy and perform audits using Intelicode or other appropriate software of coded data based on documentation in the medical record and through these audits will ensure that medical records are coded and billed in accordance with coding conventions, billing rules and Federal and State regulations.

The Auditor/Educator will also provide timely education and feedback for Clinicians, Coding and CDEI associates with regards to quarterly coding updates.

The Auditor/Educator will provide mentoring for new coding staff.

The Auditor/Educator will also assist with the coding standardization of workflow redesign for Epic and other EHR systems. The Auditor/Educator may be assigned coding assignments as required to meet departmental needs.