Coding Auditor at Hendrick Medical Center – Abilene, Texas

JOB SUMMARY

Conducts coding compliance audits of inpatient and outpatient encounters to validate code assignment is in compliance with the official coding guidelines as supported by clinical documentation in health record. Validates abstracted data elements that are integral to appropriate payment methodology.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

Include minimum education, technical training, and/or experience preferred to perform the job.

Associates degree in relevant field preferred or combination of equivalent of education and experience

Five (5) years coding experience including but not limited to hospital inpatient and outpatient encounters

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE

AHIMA and/or AAPC Coding Credential, CCS preferred