Billing and Coding Auditor (REMOTE)

Location: Remote
Schedule: Full-Time | Days | Monday-Friday, 6:00am-6:00pm Central Time| 40 hours a week
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.
Licensure / Certification / Registration
Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) credentialed from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, or Associate's degree, or Technical degree required.

Work Experience
~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
Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
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Conduct periodic and ongoing claim auditsâmeeting volume targets per coderâto 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.
Licensure / Certification / Registration
Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) credentialed from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, or Associate's degree, or Technical degree required.

Work Experience
~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.