U-Haul is hiring a Coding Compliance Auditor to ensure accurate and complete code assignments for professional charges. This full-time, onsite role is critical for maintaining compliance with federal regulations and coding guidelines while supporting the education and accuracy of coding staff.
What You'll Do
- Perform monthly internal coding audits to evaluate staff accuracy and ensure required coding accuracy rates are met.
- Develop monitoring and education plans for coding staff who do not meet the required accuracy rate.
- Recognize education needs based on monthly reviews and conduct related in-services.
- Act as a resource to coding staff, USC Care staff, and providers on coding issues and questions.
- Perform professional coding of all diagnostic and procedural information from medical records using ICD-10-CM, CPT/HCPCS, and Modifier classification systems.
- Work cooperatively with Coding Support and/or CBO to obtain documentation for complete medical records and optimal code assignment.
- Maintain expected productivity standards and work coding queues to ensure charges are released within defined timelines.
- Assist other coders, the Billing department, physicians, and staff with coding issues and questions.
- Assist in monitoring unbilled accounts to ensure oldest records are coded and/or given priority.
- Adhere to coding policies and procedures as directed by Coding management.
- Participate in department and section quality improvement activities and processes.
- Communicate effectively intra-departmentally, inter-departmentally, and with external customers.
- Provide timely follow-up with both written and verbal requests for information.
What We're Looking For
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Successful completion of college courses in Medical Terminology, Anatomy & Physiology and a certified coding course (combined education/experience can substitute).
- Five (5) years of experience in ICD-9 & ICD-10 (combined) coding and auditing of Professional charges, E/M, surgical, and multispecialty medical records in clinic and hospital settings.
- Experience researching CMS regulations and guidance for documentation and coding.
- Certification as a Certified Professional Coder - CPC (AAPC) OR AHIMA Certified Coding Specialist – Physician (CCS-P).
- Successful completion of the professional-specific coding test with a passing score of ≥85%.
- Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) – if no card upon hire, must obtain within 30 days (Required within LA City only).
Technical Stack
- Cerner
- MediTech
- Epic
- Athena IDX
Team & Environment
You will work under general supervision, reporting to the Director, Manager, Supervisor, or a designee.
Benefits & Compensation
- Hourly pay range: $33.00 - $54.02
Work Mode
This is an onsite position.
USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy.