Coding Auditor

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Wisconsin.

📋 Description

• Perform routine and ongoing claim audits, achieving volume targets for each coder.

• Ensure accuracy in coding, compliance in billing, and adequate clinical documentation.

• Provide comprehensive audit reports to key stakeholders.

• Formulate corrective action plans to address gaps in documentation and coding.

• Analyze audit findings to recognize trends and areas of high compliance risk.

• Design and deliver targeted educational programs for coding teams.

• Support leadership in managing and enhancing the system-wide coding and billing auditing and monitoring program.

⛳️ Requirements

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

• A minimum of 1 year of experience is mandatory.

• Demonstrated experience in inpatient/outpatient medical coding and compliance auditing.

• CPC or CCS-P certification is required, along with 3-5 years of direct coding experience.

• 1-2 years of experience in E/M (evaluation and management) auditing is highly preferred.

• Strong understanding of procedural coding is highly desired.

• Preferred: Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) credential from AHIMA.

• Preferred: Certified Professional Coder (CPC) credential from AAPC.

• Preferred: Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) credential from AHIMA.

• Preferred: Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) credential from AHIMA.

• Capability to work Monday through Friday, from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM Central Time.

• Availability to work 40 hours per week.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance including medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, and HSA/FSA options.

• Employer-matched 403(b) retirement plan.

• Resources for planning and hardship support.

• Disability and life insurance coverage.

• Pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holiday benefits.

• Ascension-paid tuition assistance (Vocare).

• Tuition reimbursement opportunities.

• Continuous professional development and online learning resources.

• Employee Assistance Program providing counseling and peer support.

• Spiritual care and stress management resources available.

• Parental leave policies.

• Adoption assistance and family-related benefits.

• Optional legal and pet insurance.

• Transportation savings programs.