Coding Auditor

**Req Number** 186997

Must have: CCS, RHIT/RHIA or nursing certification/License with inpatient auditing experience

Job Description

Conducts coding audits to optimize diagnosis related groupings. Develops and implements coding instruction classes. Prepares coding guidelines; implements coding changes.

Job Responsibility

1.Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of coding guidelines and principals; performs coding audits for optimization.
2.Demonstrates effective skills in validation; provides ad-hoc education to the coding staff.
3.Able to communicate effectively with coders and CDI staff.
4.Demonstrates knowledge of coding policy and procedures.
5.Maintains knowledge of all current Federal and State coding guidelines; remains up-to-date on system literature from all agencies.
6.Monitors and evaluates case mix index; demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of case mix indexing.
7.Reviews potential reassignments; demonstrates ac...