Surgery Coding Auditor
Core
Audit surgical and procedural coding for accuracy, compliance, and reimbursement impact across multiple healthcare facilities.
Role type
Senior IC surgery coding auditor
Builds
Audit reports, corrective-action recommendations, and facility-specific coding education
Domain
Healthcare / Medical Coding
Required skills
Surgical coding expertise, ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT, HCPCS Level II, modifier application, bundling rules, documentation sufficiency assessment, compliance analysis, financial impact assessment, audit accuracy maintenance, training delivery
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
Electronic health records, approved audit tools
Responsibilities
Independently audit surgical and procedural coding for accuracy and compliance; Identify incorrect, missing, unbundled, or upcoded codes; Assess clinical documentation support; Document findings with authoritative guidance and financial impact; Develop and deliver facility-specific coding education; Participate in exit conferences and stakeholder discussions.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC