Coding Auditor

Your future role at a glance

Location: Jacksonville, FL

Facility: Remote | Up to 20% local travel | Must live within the Jacksonville area


Department: HIM Coding Documentation

Schedule: Day shift | Full-time


Salary: $ 31.35 - $ 42.40 per hour

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 97,000+ 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.

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

How you'll make an impact in this role

• Conduct independent, structured audits of professional-fee coding records across varied ambulatory specialties-auditing CPT, HCPCS, ICD 10-CM, modifiers, E/M services, medical necessity, and provider documentation.
• Analyze complex audit findings and deliver clear, constructive reports to practice managers, coding leadership, and clinical stakeholders.
• Design and facilitate engaging educational programs for physicians, Advanced Practice Providers (APPs), coders, billers, and practice leaders to address documentation gaps and evolving regulatory standards.
• Identify recurring coding trends or uncaptured revenue, partnering with practice teams to build corrective action plans that elevate overall billing integrity.
• Assist in managing and refining auditing frameworks, proactively targeting high-risk compliance areas across AMG practice operations.

What minimum requirements you'll need

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.

What additional preferences we're seeking

• Minimum three years of Professional Fee Coding and Auditing experience , including a strong understanding of coding compliance, documentation review, revenue cycle processes, and billing/coding best practices. Candidates with coding audit experience are strongly preferred over those whose experience is primarily focused on production coding.
• Surgical Coding and Physician Partnership, with demonstrated experience with surgical authorizations and the ability to effectively partner with physicians through coding education, documentation improvement, and provider engagement initiatives.
• Active Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Coding Specialist - Physician-Based (CCS-P) certification required upon hire.

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Responsibilities

• Conduct independent, structured audits of professional-fee coding records across varied ambulatory specialties-auditing CPT, HCPCS, ICD 10-CM, modifiers, E/M services, medical necessity, and provider documentation.
• Analyze complex audit findings and deliver clear, constructive reports to practice managers, coding leadership, and clinical stakeholders.
• Design and facilitate engaging educational programs for physicians, Advanced Practice Providers (APPs), coders, billers, and practice leaders to address documentation gaps and evolving regulatory standards.
• Identify recurring coding trends or uncaptured revenue, partnering with practice teams to build corrective action plans that elevate overall billing integrity.
• Assist in managing and refining auditing frameworks, proactively targeting high-risk compliance areas across AMG practice operations.

Qualifications

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.