Coding Auditor

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Professional Coding Auditor auditing clinical documentation and CPT/ICD-10 coding for WellStreet Urgent Care. Improving compliance, charge capture, reimbursement, and provider coding quality.

Responsibilities:

  • Perform coding audits of provider documentation and assigned CPT and ICD-10 codes
  • Evaluate whether clinical documentation supports the diagnoses and procedures billed
  • Identify coding errors, documentation deficiencies, charge-capture issues, and opportunities for improvement
  • Review coding deliverables from professional coders, physicians, and other healthcare professionals
  • Provide constructive, educational feedback to providers and coders
  • Deliver education related to coding requirements, documentation standards, and regulatory updates
  • Stay current on CMS, state, and payer coding regulations and requirements
  • Collaborate with the Coding Supervisor and Regional Medical Directors to improve documentation and coding accuracy
  • Perform charge entry and Charge Review activities as needed
  • Identify coding trends such as undercoding and recommend corrective actions
  • Support error correction and process improvement initiatives
  • Meet established daily production and quality standards

Requirements:

  • Active CPC or CCS coding certification through AAPC or AHIMA
  • Relevant professional coding and/or coding auditing experience
  • 2+ years of medical billing experience
  • Urgent Care or Occupational Health billing experience
  • Experience working with insurance payers, A/R, revenue cycle processes, and denied claims
  • Experience with billing software and electronic medical records
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Strong understanding of medical coding and documentation requirements
  • Excellent critical-thinking and analytical skills
  • Ability to distinguish between a coding error and a documentation deficiency
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
  • Ability to communicate audit findings clearly and constructively
  • Comfortable providing corrective feedback and educating providers and coders
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage a high-volume workload
  • Ability to identify coding trends and develop practical solutions
  • Ability to stay current with coding changes and regulatory requirements
  • Positive, collaborative attitude and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

Benefits:

  • Full-time remote work arrangement
  • Opportunity to do meaningful work in a supportive, growing organization
  • Opportunities to educate providers and coding teams and contribute to professional improvement