Essential Functions: • Audits charts and revies clinical records ensuring all diagnostic and procedural codes and modifiers strictly adhere • Identifies trends in improper coding or other communication shortcomings that may lead to claim denials or audits • Complies with all medical coding guidelines and monitors evolving regulatory and industry changes • Provides targeted education, direct coaching, and facilitates training programs tailored to each medica specialty upon translating audit findings • Follows up and clarifies any information that is not clear with the rendering provider • Collaborates with IT and EHR teams to improve charge automation and optimize workflows • Conducts ad-hoc audits to ensure fidelity to coding guidelines • Relevant expert for Southwest Network on accurate and efficient coding practices • Analyze medical records and identify documentation deficiencies Nonessential Functions: • Follows policies and procedures and adheres to the requirements of the Corporate Compliance Program • Ensures confidentiality of verbal and written information in accordance with HIPAA standards and Southwest Network policy, and adheres to the legal, ethical and professional guidelines adopted by Southwest Network • Other duties as assigned