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Kaiser Permanente

Integrated healthcare provider and payer platform

Documentation Quality Auditor 4

Regulatory Compliance & EthicsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeRenton, WA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A minimum of two years of experience with International Classification of Diseases (ICD)-10-Clinical Modification, Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), and Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) coding, including chart auditing, applying diagnosis and/or procedure coding, or conducting coding reviews is required.
  • An associate degree in Health Information Management, Health Care Administration, or a related field and at least five years of experience in health care compliance, health care operations (quality or risk), audit, insurance or health-plan governance, coding, medical record review, or a directly related field; alternatively, at least six years of experience in one of these areas is required.
  • One of the following credentials is required at hire: Registered Health Information Technician, Certified Coding Specialist–Physician Based, Registered Health Information Administrator, Certified Professional Coder, or Certified Coding Specialist.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct special projects, audits, reviews, and monitoring independently to assess the accuracy and quality of coding and documentation, and ensure alignment with state and federal regulatory and reimbursement requirements, current documentation, and coding guidelines.
  • Compare coding and documentation across the enterprise to identify potential risks and remedies.
  • Conduct trend analyses to identify patterns and variations in coding practices, compliance drivers, liabilities, and performance indicators, and coordinate team members conducting this work.
  • Prepare written or generated audit reports using standardized language to document opportunities, and provide education as needed.
  • Use processes to assess the accuracy and completeness of coded documentation integrity.
  • Follow national, state, and organization-specific coding, billing, and documentation guidelines for leadership, attorneys, physicians, coders, compliance staff, and billers to support consistent implementation and compliance with external regulations.
  • Attend national committees and participate in National Compliance programs to maximize utilization of coding resources during special projects, monitoring, reviews, and audits.
  • Identify coding and documentation trends and opportunities, and aid teams in developing, implementing, and monitoring processes and workflows that support regulatory requirements, organizational goals, and business objectives.
  • Communicate accurate, up-to-date regulation, policy, and guideline changes affecting coding and documentation to impacted employees.
  • Provide information, resources, advice, and expertise to coworkers and members; build relationships with cross-functional and external stakeholders and customers; provide actionable feedback; influence others through technical explanations and examples; support adaptation to change; and facilitate team collaboration.
  • Complete work assignments autonomously, support business-specific projects, encourage adherence to procedures and policies, collaborate cross-functionally or externally, provide recommendations, solve complex problems, escalate high-priority risks, monitor progress, support work planning, identify resources, and guide stakeholders toward solutions.

Desired Qualifications

  • Risk Adjustment Certification is preferred.
  • Five years of auditing experience is preferred.

About the Company

Kaiser Permanente

Integrated healthcare provider and payer platform

Kaiser Permanente runs an integrated healthcare platform that lets members manage and pay medical, premium, and pharmacy bills online. It serves Medicare Advantage, Individual and Family, and non-employer plans, offering options to pay as a guest or set up payment plans. The platform works by presenting a centralized online portal where users can view bills, choose how to pay, and handle multiple types of charges in one place. Revenue comes from premiums and medical services fees, while the service aims to reduce administrative work for both providers and patients and encourage on-time payments. What sets Kaiser Permanente apart is its combination of healthcare services with a single billing experience across multiple plan types, focusing on a user-friendly, centralized payment process rather than handling billing through separate systems. Its goal is to provide a straightforward, reliable way for members to manage and pay their bills, improving convenience and payment timeliness.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$7.5M
Headquarters
Oakland, CA
Founded
1945

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