Coding Auditor Cover Letter

In response to your job posting for coding auditor, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In the previous role, I was responsible for audit guidance to medical review coders; identify trends, develop and implement solutions that optimize performance of the department.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Beginner/Intermediate experience with Microsoft Access preferred
• Work experience with PCs, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, and database software applications
• Medicare audits
• The University Professional Compliance Office annual assessment
• Physician requests for documentation review
• Clarification of inpatient billing card discrepancies
• Successful completion of a coding certification from AAPC or AHIMA certification, which is be verified
• Experience with claims processing system, coding programs, and Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

I would like to submit my application for the coding auditor opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for consistent education and guidance to providers, management, and associates through effective communications such as newsletters and tip sheets.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Experience with medical necessity denials/appeals
• Knowledge of Medicaid/Medicare reimbursement essential
• Prior coding experience preferred
• Previous Outpatient Auditing experience preferred
• CCS, RHIT, , CPC, COC or RHIA certification preferred
• Possesses comprehensive knowledge of the DRG structure and regulatory requirements with past auditing experience, or strong training background in reimbursement, or strong training background in reimbursement
• Strong clinical knowledge of disease process
• Experienced with computer assisted coding (CAC) products

I would like to submit my application for the coding auditor opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for general compliance education and support to audit and facility staff involved in coding and billing; focused training based on results of compliance audits and self-assessments.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Experience with software programs such as spreadsheets, data base, and word processing
• Demonstrated excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills
• Previous Inpatient Auditing experience preferred
• CCS, RHIT, or RHIA certification preferred
• Experience with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Project, Po
• Proficient in application of acute hospital coding guidelines, policies, processes and practices
• Extensive, current knowledge of acute hospital coding rules, official coding guidelines and policies regarding ICD - 10 - CM / PCS, MS - DRG, and APR - DRG
• Exceptional technical skills in most software applications such as Excel, Word and Outlook

Please consider me for the coding auditor opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In the previous role, I was responsible for general consultation and technical guidance in the establishment of new or redefined operating program guides, policies and procedures.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Address appeals and review needed information for insurance denials to facilitate expedient resolution and reimbursement
• Participates in mandated Medical Record Review processes
• Interprets and applies American Hospital Association (AHA) Official Coding Guidelines to articulate and support appropriate principal, secondary diagnoses and procedures
• Insures that all factors necessary for assigning accurate DRG are present, and that related diagnoses are ranked properly
• Assign accurate present on admission indicators
• Provides information and responds to inquiries regarding medical documentation and DRG’s to CDI staff including Utilization and Quality Assurance Departments when needed
• Working knowledge of ICD-9/10CM, MS-DRG, AP-DRG and APR-DRG with a broad knowledge of medical claims billing/payment systems provider billing guidelines, payer reimbursement policies, medical necessity criteria and coding terminology is preferred
• For Compliance Auditor- Sr

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the coding auditor position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for audit results and trends to the Coding Education Specialists for education development and training.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Experience with using multiple encoders and systems, computer savvy
• Tasks will include internal QA and training/onboarding new coders
• Code/Audit encounters within the Professional Services Coding Epic queues
• Be proficient in anatomy, disease and diagnosis, pharmacology, and medical terminologies
• E&M /Procedure/Surgery Auditing/Critical Care/Specialty Specific/Skewed Productivity Curves
• Extensive knowledge of reimbursement systems and regulations and policies pertaining to documentation, coding, and billing
• Knowledge of database applications and spreadsheet design
• Minimum of successful completion of coding certificate program by specialty as appropriate