Outpatient Coding Auditor

Join a dynamic team of experienced coding professionals dedicated to excellence in hospital-based outpatient and surgical coding. We are seeking Coding Auditors with a proven track record in multi-specialty surgical coding, education, and auditing. This position offers growth opportunities, ongoing education, and a collaborative environment within a faith-based healthcare organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct audits for hospital-based outpatient and ambulatory surgeries.
• Maintain 95% productivity and accuracy rates.
• Research and apply CCI, CMS, LCD, and MCD guidelines.
• Develop educational materials using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook.
• Code multi-specialty surgical cases and apply complex coding guidelines.
• Utilize EMR systems such as Epic and 3M to perform audits.
• Collaborate across departments to support coding teams and provider education initiatives.
• Provide feedback and handle rebuttals with professionalism and a growth mindset.

Location: 100% Remote (Must meet specific location requirements, see below)

Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire (640 hours)

Compensation: Up to $39/hour

Qualifications

• Required:
• CPC or AHIMA RT certification.
• Minimum 5 years of auditing and provider education experience.
• Minimum 5 years of coding experience in a medical specialty.
• Strong PowerPoint and Excel skills.
• Experience with Epic EMR system.
• High School Diploma or GED (proof required).
• Preferred:
• CPMA certification.
• MD Audit Enterprise experience.

Soft Skills

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and dependable.
• Ability to follow directions and embrace feedback constructively.
• Growth mindset with flexibility to learn new specialties.

Schedule & Training

• Flexible start times (as early as 5 a.m. CST, clocked in by 8 a.m. CST).
• 40-hour workweek; no overtime during the contract period.
• Mandatory 3-4 week training program with no time off during this period.

Technology Requirements

• Must have stable, high-speed internet:
• Router must support Ethernet connections (no satellite Wi-Fi or hotspots).
• Client provides equipment (desktop, dual monitors, keyboard, headset, cords).

Benefits Upon Conversion

• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage starting Day 1.
• Tuition assistance for continuing education.
• Employer-matched retirement plan.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• Performance incentives and career ladder opportunities.

Location Restrictions

Applicants must reside in eligible states. Positions are not open to residents of Ohio, Wyoming, North Dakota, or Washington.

For California Applicants:

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO) , and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.