Outpatient Coding Auditor

To ensure compliance with coding standards, the full-time Outpatient Coding Auditor will conduct quality reviews and audits, provide educational feedback to coding staff, and identify documentation issues impacting coding accuracy. Key responsibilities Perform audits and quality reviews of coding to ensure adherence to departmental standards and policies Create clear and accurate audit findings and deliver educational feedback to coders and management Identify and communicate documentation issues that affect coding accuracy and guide staff in resolving these issues Required qualifications Completion of a formal coding program with AHIMA or AAPC credentials (CCS, RHIT, CIC) preferred 5+ years of progressive experience in professional medical coding and reimbursement Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, medical terminology, and health record content Experience with coding guidelines and resources to support audit findings Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and familiarity with Cerner, EPIC, and 3M 360 Encompass preferred