Coding Auditor

Your future role at a glance

Location: Remote
Facility: Pensacola - Offsite - Must live within 50 miles.
Department: HIM Coding Documentation
Schedule: Day shift | Full-time
Salary: $31.35 - $42.40 per hour
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About the 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.

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.

Requirements

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

Qualifications

• Active CPC (Certified Professional Coder) or CCS-P (Certified Coding Specialist – Physician based) credential upon hire.
• Minimum of 3 years of dedicated professional-fee (Pro-Fee) coding experience within physician practices or ambulatory care networks.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
• Proficiency in coding standards and regulations.

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.

Pay

$31.35 - $42.40 per hour

Schedule

Day shift | Full-time

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.