• Conducts data quality audits of inpatient admissions and outpatient encounters to validate coding assignment is in compliance with the official coding guidelines as supported by clinical documentation in health record. • Validates abstracted data elements that are integral to appropriate payment methodology. • Consulting: Consults facility leaders and staff on best practices, methodology, and tools for accurately coding. • Chart Analysis IP, OP Coding Data auditing and validation: Reviews medical records for the determination of accurate assignment of all documented diagnoses and procedures. • Adheres to Standards of Ethical Coding (AHIMA). • Uses discretion and specialized coding training and experience to accurately assign ICD-9, CPT-4 codes to patient medical records. • Identifies and communicates documentation improvement opportunities and coding issues to appropriate personnel for follow-up and resolution. • Stays current with AHA Official Coding and Reporting Guidelines, CMS and other agency directives for ICD-9-CM and CPT coding.