Coding Auditor

Health Business Solutions (HBIZ), founded in 2002, is a high-impact, transitional outsourcing firm that provides near-term relief to overturn denied claims and accelerate cash while concurrently working with providers and health systems to address Revenue Cycle under-performance.

The Coding Auditor will perform detailed reviews of medical documentation and coding, ensuring accuracy, compliance with coding standards, and adherence to regulations such as ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS. The auditor will work closely with coding teams, providers, and clinical staff to educate on coding practices and provide feedback for continuous improvement.

• Review and Audit Medical Records
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  Conduct audits of medical records to ensure that coding is accurate, compliant with payer requirements, and adheres to national coding guidelines (ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes).
• Ensure Regulatory Compliance
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  Ensure all medical coding aligns with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations (including Medicare and Medicaid guidelines).
• Identify Errors and Gaps
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  Detect and correct coding discrepancies, missing or incomplete documentation, and over- or under-coding issues.
• Provide Feedback and Education
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  Educate coding staff and healthcare providers on accurate coding practices, documentation improvement, and regulatory changes.
• Prepare Audit Reports
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  Compile detailed audit reports highlighting findings and corrective actions needed, including recommendations for process improvement.
• Support Revenue Cycle
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  Work closely with the revenue cycle management team to ensure proper coding for billing and reimbursement.
• Keep Up to Date with Coding Changes
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  Stay current with updates to coding standards, compliance regulations, and healthcare laws.

• Certifications
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  Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC), or similar certification is required.
• Experience
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  Minimum of 2-3 years of medical coding or auditing experience and experience with risk adjustment audits, clinical documentation improvement (CDI), and payer audits.
• Knowledge of Coding Systems
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  Strong knowledge of ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems, and familiarity with DRG, E/M coding.
• Bachelor's degree
  : in Nursing, or any Medical or Health Information Management or a related field.
• Attention to Detail
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  Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to identify coding and documentation errors.
• Communication Skills
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  Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to provide feedback to coding teams and clinicians.
• Analytical Skills
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  Ability to analyze data and develop insights that drive improvements in coding accuracy and compliance.
• Familiarity with Compliance Standards
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  Knowledge of healthcare compliance standards such as HIPAA, Medicare, and Medicaid regulations.
• Proficiency in Software
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  Experience using coding and billing software (e.g., Epic, 3M Encoder, Cerner, or other EHR systems).