Senior Coding Auditor

Welcome to Northwell Health, where we are dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare services to our community. We are currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Coding Auditor to join our team. As a Senior Coding Auditor, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy and compliance of our medical coding processes. Your expertise and attention to detail will help us deliver the highest quality care to our patients. If you are a self-motivated and driven individual with a strong background in coding and auditing, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

1. Conduct thorough and accurate audits of medical coding processes to ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
2. Identify and communicate potential coding errors and discrepancies to appropriate personnel for correction and improvement.
3. Review and analyze medical records, coding guidelines, and billing requirements to ensure accurate and complete coding.
4. Collaborate with coding and billing teams to resolve coding-related issues and discrepancies.
5. Provide guidance and training to coding staff on coding standards, regulations, and updates.
6. Develop and maintain coding quality assurance programs to monitor and improve coding accuracy and compliance.
7. Stay updated on industry changes and regulations related to medical coding and billing.
8. Utilize coding software and tools to review and analyze coding data and reports.
9. Work closely with other departments, such as finance and compliance, to ensure coding practices align with organizational goals and objectives.
10. Participate in coding and compliance committee meetings and provide recommendations for process improvement.
11. Maintain accurate and organized records of audits, findings, and recommendations.
12. Serve as a subject matter expert for coding and billing related inquiries and provide support to colleagues as needed.
13. Uphold the organization's standards of professionalism, ethics, and confidentiality.
14. Continuously seek opportunities to enhance coding processes and improve efficiency.

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Senior Coding Auditor in New York, NY, USA is $75,000-$95,000 per year. However, this can vary depending on factors such as the specific company, years of experience, and level of education. Some senior coding auditors may earn upwards of $100,000 per year, while others may earn closer to the lower end of the range. Factors such as bonuses, benefits, and location can also impact the overall salary for this role.

Northwell Health is a nonprofit integrated healthcare network that is New York State's largest healthcare provider and private employer, with more than 68,000 employees in 2019.