Coding Auditor

Facility: CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807 Department: 1686 Audit and Compliance Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Hours: 8-4:30a Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence: Named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times. Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces, Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare (2025, 2026), Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023, 2024), and Greatest Workplaces for Diversity (2024) by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group. Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads. Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare (2025). Medical Vision Dental Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week) Job Description: The Coding Auditor will work with Coders from Hospital (Inpatient and Outpatient) and Professional Coding to ensure coding adheres to Quality accuracy based on Coding guidelines and other rules set forth to govern Coding practices. This includes the Official Coding Guidelines and AHA Coding Clinic for ICD 10 CM coding and CPT 4 guidelines. The Coding Auditor will participate in developing and maintaining the CoxHealth Coding Guidelines as well working with the Coding Leadership to keep it updated. The Coding Auditor will audit coders on a monthly basis and enter the results in the 3M Audit Expert Compliance software. They serve as the Coding expert in Hospital and Professional Coding and are involved in Coding Leadership meetings. Their expertise will be used to access new products, education changes and working with other departments to resolve issues. Abides by the Standards of Ethical coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association and American Academy of Professional Coders. Education Required: High school diploma or equivalent Experience Preferred: 1 year experience in hospital or professional coding. Skills Detailed knowledge of coding guidelines and the ability to apply coding guidelines when reviewing documentation in the medical record. Must have experience with detailed knowledge of the format, functions, and use of the medical record. Expert knowledge of ICD 10 CM and CPT-4 classification systems. Expert knowledge of ICD 10 CM, ICD 10 PCS and MS DRG’s for inpatient coding. Ability to perform computer data entry, ability to work with others and communicate effectively. Licensure/Certification/Registration Hospital/Professional (Outpatient Coding) Required: AHIMA Approved Credential: RHIA, RHIT, or CCS OR AAPC Approved Credential: CPC or COC or CPC-A or CIC OUR MISSION: To improve the health of the communities we serve. OUR VISION: To be the best for those who need us. OUR VALUES: Safety, compassion, respect, and integrity. Whether you desire to work in a clinical or non-clinical capacity, CoxHealth has the perfect position for you! CoxHealth is the region’s employer of choice because we keep our mission, vision, and values in mind with every decision for our employees and our patients. We offer a wide range of treatments and services to help with whatever health needs you might have. Whether you're about to become a parent, have an illness or need medical information, we’re here for you. And if your goal is to live a healthy, balanced life with the best tools available, we can help with that, too. We know that your health and the health of your loved ones are some of the most personal, important parts of your life. That's why we keep our Mission, Vision and Values at the center of everything we do, every day. Thank you for choosing CoxHealth. #J-18808-Ljbffr CoxHealth