Coding Auditor

Location: Austin, TX | Facility: Remote | Department/Specialty: Revenue Cycle | Schedule: Day Shift, Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

About the Organization

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

• 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

Responsibilities

• Perform periodic and ongoing audits of claims to ensure accuracy of coding and billing, and sufficiency of supporting documentation.
• Audit a specified number of records per coder as defined in the system coding audit plan.
• Prepare audit reports that are issued to key stakeholders, as appropriate.
• Develop corrective action plans to address opportunities for coding, billing, and documentation improvement.
• Identify trends and educational opportunities.
• Prepare and present educational programs related to coding.
• Assist in the management of the coding and billing auditing and monitoring program to address high-risk compliance areas.

Requirements

• Licensure / Certification / Registration: Certified Professional Coder (CPC) credentialed from the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) preferred.
• 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.