Veterans Health Administration
Durham, NC, USA
Summary This position is in the Health Information Management (HIM) section at the Durham VA Health Care System. The Medical Record Technician (Coder) Auditor is responsible for abstracting medical record data and assigning codes using current clinical classification systems appropriate for the type of care provided. Duties Help The duties of the Auditor will include, but are not limited to: Serves as expert of current coding conventions and regulations related to professional and facility coding. Performs audits of encounters to identify areas of non-compliance in coding. Provides recommendations on appropriate coding and is responsible for maintaining current knowledge of the various regulatory guidelines and requirements. Works with staff to ensure that regulations are met or areas of weakness are identified and reported to appropriate supervisor for corrective actions. Performs prospective coding audits and utilizes results to identify processing...