Coding Educator/Auditor
Company: University Health
Location: San Antonio
Posted on: January 5, 2026
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Job Description:
Now Hiring – Coding Educator & Auditor Revenue Integrity
University Health is one of the largest employers in San Antonio.
We are a nationally recognized teaching hospital and consistently
recognized as a leader in advanced treatment options, new
technologies and clinical research. Our mission is to improve the
good health of the community through high quality compassionate
patient care, innovation, education and discovery. We are currently
looking for a talented health professional to join our team as a
Coding Educator & Auditor for our Revenue Integrity department .
This is an exciting opportunity to join a company with a reputation
for exceptional service and patient care. The Position : Works
under the direct supervision of the Coding Education & Audit
Manager. Will perform any or a combination of the following types
of coding education and audit: Basic ancillary services, Emergency
Room services, Hospital Observation, Ambulatory surgery, Inpatient
Admission. Utilizes the ICD-10-CM and CPT coding classification
systems and ensures proper assignment and completion of Diagnosis
and Procedure Coding on all cases. Trains new Coding Specialist(s),
Technician(s), and Associate(s). Promotes the Health System’s guest
relations’ policy. Complies with all Federal, State, local and
accrediting bodies’ regulations and protocols. Accrediting bodies
include, but not limited to, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid
Services (CMS), Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ),
National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) that promotes
Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS) metrics,
Utilization Review Accreditation Commission (URAC), and the Joint
Commission (TJC). Duties: Communicates and interacts positively and
professionally throughout all levels of the organization, and with
external customers. Consistently demonstrates the ability to
communicate with strong analytical, problem solving and critical
thinking skills. Provides onsite and remote quality assurance
reviews/audits with appropriate compliance with governmental and
payer regulations. Provides and monitors instructions/education
provided to Providers, Coding, Risk, CDI, and Quality team members
involved with the coding processes. Implements Coding Education
programs for professional and facility Service lines, including
ongoing assessment, metrics and dashboards. Prepares departmental
coding and denial progress reports. Performs other related duties
as assigned. Qualifications: Associate’s degree in Health
Information Management and/or Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
Completion of a coding program is required. [Note: Completion of a
coding program from the American Health Information Management
Association (AHIMA) and/or American Association of Professional
Coders (AAPCS) will be accepted. Completion of a coding program
from other licensing bodies shall be accepted on a case by case
basis and upon managerial discretion, with the approval of the
Director of Revenue Integrity-Coding.] At least five (5) years of
coding experience in professional services, hospital services, or a
combination of both is required for external applicants. At least
four (4) years of pro-fee, outpatient/ambulatory, and inpatient
coding experience is required for internal applicants. Experience
and working knowledge of 3M Encoding and Grouping software is
required. Preference will be given to applicants with experience
and knowledge of regulatory requirements, Microsoft Office
products, and Epic EMR. LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION: The Coding
Educator & Auditor must maintain a valid credential offered by the
accrediting bodies mentioned above (AHIMA and AAPC). [Note: Valid
credential(s) from the American Health Information Management
Association (AHIMA) and/or American Association of Professional
Coders (AAPC) will be accepted. Credential(s) from other licensing
bodies shall be accepted on a case by case basis and upon
managerial discretion, with the approval of the Director of Revenue
Integrity-Coding]. Licensure as a Registered Health Information
Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator
(RHIA), and/or Registered Nurse(s) (RN) are highly preferred. Why
Should You Apply? We offer exceptional pay and opportunities for
advancement. Continuing Education Gym membership discounts
Comprehensive benefits package including pet insurance Apply today!
Don’t miss out on this great opportunity.
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