The Laboratory Coding Auditor/Educator supports oversight of coding audits and delivers targeted education for Laboratory Billing & Coding Representatives, Pathologists, and related departments. The role works closely with laboratory leadership to help ensure regulatory and compliance requirements are met for appropriate code assignment and serves as a senior coding resource for the department.
Key responsibilities include conducting billing workflow and charge integrity audits to ensure laboratory orders and charges accurately transmit to EPIC, compiling and tracking audit statistics, supporting performance benchmarking, trending coding-related denials, identifying root causes, and advising leadership on opportunities to improve processes. The role also collaborates with Laboratory, Pathology, LIS, Revenue Cycle, and HIM teams to support accurate system configuration and timely completion of coding audits and education.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) preferred/required as listed
- 2+ years of coding experience
- In-depth knowledge of laboratory CPT coding, charge capture, billing systems, and system configuration
- Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with pathologists, laboratory staff, billing/coding teams, and leadership
- Ability to present ideas and concepts clearly in writing and verbally
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
- Ability to accurately track audits and determine simple statistics
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Opportunity for growth and long-term career development
- Supportive workplace culture focused on patient care and community impact
Location
Illinois, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Senior
Remote work allowed
No
Posted
1 month ago