Coding & Documentation Auditor for Central Admin in NE Portland
The Oregon Clinic is a thriving, physician-owned multi-specialty practice where every team member contributes to world-class care delivered with kindness and empathy. Join our Central Administration team in a hybrid/remote role and help ensure patients receive the highest-value care tailored to their needs.
About the role
As a Coding & Documentation Auditor, you will ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely resolution of coding and billing issues, supporting appropriate reimbursement and regulatory adherence. You will review coding-related denials, billing edits, documentation, and patient account concerns, identify trends, perform root-cause analyses, and recommend corrective actions. This role also supports coder and provider education, serves as backup during high-volume periods, and assists in developing and presenting coding education materials.
Responsibilities
- Ensure the accuracy, compliance, and timely resolution of coding and billing issues to support appropriate reimbursement and regulatory compliance.
- Review coding-related denials, billing edits, documentation, and patient account concerns; identify trends, perform root cause analyses, and recommend corrective actions.
- Support coder and provider education and serve as backup in the department during high-volume periods.
- Work Epic coding edit work queues, resolving front-end and pre-bill edits to ensure claims are accurate and released in a timely manner.
- Conduct project-based targeted reviews in accordance with Medicare, payer policies, and relevant regulations to identify deficiencies.
- Support development of coding and documentation education for providers and coding staff based on identified trends; assist in presenting materials as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience in healthcare coding/auditing (E&M, CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10).
- Experience with coding/auditing in multispecialty healthcare settings is a plus.
- Current Coding Certification from the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) and/or Registered Health Information Tech (RHIT) is required.
- Participates in continuing education units every 2 years for verification and authentication of expertise.
- Prior Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Epic experience is strongly preferred.
- Expert knowledge of CPT procedure and ICD-10 coding for inpatient and outpatient physician settings.
- Expert knowledge of overall State and Federal Coding Guidelines.
- Demonstrated ability to initiate, work independently, and effectively multitask.
- Excellent attendance and work ethic.
- Positive attitude and desire to be a team player.
- Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with patients, physicians, and other team members.
- Commitment to patient-focused care, privacy, and safety.
Pay
Hiring range, based on experience and credentials: $33.89 - $45.85 per hour.
Schedule
This hybrid/remote role is based at the Central Administration Office. Remote work is available once training is completed and expectations are met. Typical hours are Monday-Friday with flexible workday hours between 6:00 am–8:00 pm.
Benefits
- Healthcare: Employee is 100% covered for Medical, Dental, and Prescription Insurance.
- Financial Wellbeing: Generous 401(k) plan and Flexible Spending Account options.
- Work-Life Balance: Paid Time Off plus 9 paid holidays annually.
- Wellness Support: Robust wellness program and employee assistance services.
- Commuter Benefits: 70% of Tri-Met transit pass covered.
- Additional Perks: Employee discounts and optional benefits like Pet Insurance.