Coding Auditor

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Remote

• Department: Revenue Cycle Management

• Schedule: Full-Time | Days | Monday-Friday, 6:00am-6:00pm Central Time| 40 hours a week

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Conduct periodic and ongoing claim audits—meeting volume targets per coder—to ensure coding accuracy, billing compliance, and sufficient clinical documentation.

• Deliver clear audit reports to key stakeholders and develop corrective action plans to resolve documentation and coding gaps.

• Analyze audit data to identify trends and high-risk compliance areas, creating and presenting targeted educational programs for coding teams.

• Assist leadership in managing and refining the system-wide coding and billing auditing and monitoring program.

• Proven background in inpatient/outpatient medical coding and compliance auditing. CPC or CCS-P required with 3-5 years of direct coding experience.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Required Credential(s):

• None Required.

• Preferred Credential(s):

• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) credentialed from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).

• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) credentialed from the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC).

• Reg Health Info Admnstr credentialed from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).

• Reg Health Info Tech credentialed from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).

Education

• High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, or Associate's degree, or Technical degree required.

Work Experience

• 1 year of experience required.

Additional Preferences:

• We will consider RHIA or RHIT with 5+ years of direct coding experience. 1-2 years of E/M (evaluation and management) auditing and strong knowledge of procedural coding, is highly desired.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options

• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance

• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays

• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning

• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits

• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

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