Coding Auditor & Educator: Precision Billing & Compliance

Piedmont Urgent Care by Wellstreet; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Urgent Care by Wellstreet is seeking a Professional Coding Auditor & Educator to work with physicians and coding staff to ensure accurate documentation for appropriate reimbursement and outcomes.

The role focuses on reviewing charge capture, educating departments on CMS and payer requirements, and collaborating with the Coding Supervisor to maintain high-quality coding in high-volume settings.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Active CPC or CCS Certification from AAPC or AHIMA required.
• 3+ years of hands-on auditing experience (not just coding) required.
• Professional billing experience in an urgent care or multi-specialty environment required.
• Direct experience educating physicians/providers on documentation and coding requirements required.
• Experience using coding resources/tools (AMA guidelines, payer policies, online resources) to support audit decisions required.
• Energy, enthusiasm, and the ability to work under pressure in a high volume, fast paced environment with high growth.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for reviewing and analyzing all aspects of the department clinical documentation and care to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant charge capture and submission.
• Works as an educational resource to inform and educate departments on the latest government regulation and requirements, including CMS, the State, and payer regulations related to these charges.
• Collaborates with Coding Supervisor to ensure clinical documentation in high-risk areas is consistent and complete.
• Identifies inconsistencies in medical reports and works with healthcare staff to improve charge capture and error correction.
• Audits providers on documentation and assigning accurate CPT and ICD-10 codes.

Skills

Auditing experience

Medical coding knowledge

Educational outreach

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

AMA guidelines

Payer policies

Epic experience

Job description

Piedmont Urgent Care by Wellstreet is seeking a Professional Coding Auditor & Educator to work with physicians and coding staff to ensure accurate documentation for appropriate reimbursement and outcomes.

The role focuses on reviewing charge capture, educating departments on CMS and payer requirements, and collaborating with the Coding Supervisor to maintain high-quality coding in high-volume settings.