Title:Â Coding Auditor Position Type:Â Long-term, temporary (1+ years) Location:Â Remote, NYS residents only Hours:Â Flexible, Part-Time Salary:Â $32-40 per hour Work Authorization:Â Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
Job Description We are seeking an experienced Coding Auditor to support our multi-specialty clinic operations through comprehensive coding audits. This role will focus on ensuring accuracy and compliance in both professional and technical charge coding across a network of high-volume clinics. The ideal candidate will have a strong command of Allscripts EMR, Meditech EHR, 3M CAC, and OnBase, and be capable of analyzing trends, identifying documentation issues, and delivering meaningful education to support coding excellence.
Responsibilities:
Conduct routine and targeted coding audits for over 60 high-volume clinics, covering both professional and technical charges.
Audit multiple specialties on a rotating annual basis, with audit locations selected in advance.
Review documentation within Allscripts EMR, Meditech EHR, and paper records in OnBase.
Use 3M CAC to validate diagnosis/procedure codes, acuity, and specificity; ensure coders are accurately verifying suggestions.
Identify and assess trends in over- and under-documentation and coding errors.
Analyze audit results to produce clear executive summaries outlining findings, trends, error rates, and actionable recommendations.
Collaborate with the Coding Director and Coding Manager to present audit results and jointly develop strategic coder education plans.
Create and lead formal education sessions (both 1:1 and group) to address documentation and coding gaps.
Review charge entry sheets to assess accuracy and completeness in charge capture.
Stay current with coding guidelines, payer rules, and healthcare regulations impacting outpatient clinic coding.
Requirements:
Demonstrated experience auditing professional and technical charges across multiple medical specialties.
Strong proficiency with Allscripts EMR, Meditech EHR, and 3M CAC systems.
AHIMA or AAPC certification (e.g., RHIT, CCS, CPC).
Experience with large healthcare systems or outpatient clinic networks.
Familiarity with payer guidelines and compliance regulations related to outpatient and clinic-based billing.
Process improvement or QA experience is a plus.
Experience working with paper documentation and OnBase document management systems.
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