Coding Data Quality Auditor

Internationalinsuranceprofessionals; Tennessee; Hybrid; USD 53,010,000 - 111,236,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

CVS Health is seeking a medical records coder/auditor to perform chart reviews, abstract diagnoses, and code validation for CMS risk adjustment. You will work in a collaborative, quality‑driven environment to ensure accuracy and compliance across provider and facility records.

The role requires CPC/CCS‑P certification, 1+ year of related experience, proficiency with ICD coding, and strong attention to detail. Full‑time hours with generous benefits are offered in Tennessee.

Qualifications

• CPC or CCS-P certification required.
• Experience with ICD coding and medical record documentation review.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and relevant coding applications.
• Ability to contact providers to retrieve records for audits.
• Minimum 1 year of related experience in medical record auditing.

Responsibilities

• Audit and abstract provider and/or vendor medical records for CMS coding.
• Validate codes used for risk adjustment against documentation and regulations.
• Support coding judgments with industry-standard evidence and tools.
• Identify clinically active vs historical conditions in records.
• Ensure diagnoses are accurate and well-supported by documentation.
• Adhere to timelines and project deadlines for audits.
• Perform self-audits to ensure policy and regulatory compliance, HIPAA included.
• Apply medical terminology and anatomy knowledge to audits.
• Carry out related duties as required.

Skills

CPC/CCS-P

MS Office proficiency

Provider communications

ICD coding experience

Education

AA/AS or equivalent

AAPC/AHIMA CPC/CCS-P training

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

We're building a world of health around every individual - shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you'll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger - helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.

Position Summary

Responsible for the audit and abstraction of provider and/or vendor medical records to identify ICD codes submitted to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Validates that codes used for risk adjustment processes are accurate, appropriately documented, and compliant with applicable State and Federal regulations and organizational policies and procedures.

• Proven ability to support coding judgment and decisions using industry standard evidence and tools.
• Proficient in abstraction and assignment of accurate medical codes for diagnoses as documented by physicians and other qualified healthcare providers in the office and/or facility setting.
• Sound knowledge of coding guidelines and regulations to meet compliance requirements, such as establishing medical necessity.
• Identify clinically active vs. historical conditions.
• Diagnosis codes must be appropriate, accurate, and supported by clinical documentation in accordance with all State and Federal regulations and internal policies and procedures.
• Utilize medical records to ensure support is documented for etiology and manifestations of disease processes.
• Adhere to stringent timelines consistent with project deadlines and directives.
• Conducts self- process audits to ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures as well as regulatory guidance from CMS, OIG or other Regulatory body.
• Required to act in ethical manner at all times as required under HIPAA's Privacy and Security rules to handle patient data with uncompromised adherence to the law.
• In depth knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy for all body systems.-Understand the audit process for risk adjustment models.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Required Qualifications

• CPC (Certified Professional Coder) or CCS-P (Certified Coding Specialist-Physician).
• Computer proficiency including experience with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, industry standard coding applications).
• Capable of making outbound phone calls and faxes to providers for record retrieval and provider communications regarding audits.
• Experience with International Classification of Disease (ICD) codes required.
• Minimum of 1 year recent and related experience in medical record documentation review, diagnosis coding, and/or auditing.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 years recent and related experience in medical record documentation review, diagnosis coding, and/or auditing.
• Experience with Medicare and/or Commercial and/or Medicaid Risk Adjustment process and Hierarchical Condition Categories CRC (HCC)CPMA (Certified Professional Medical Auditor), CDEO (Certified Documentation Expert Outpatient) or CPC-I (Certified Professional Coding Instructor) preferred.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills. Superior communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Education

• AA/AS or equivalent experience
• Completion of AAPC/AHIMA training program for core credential (CPC, CCS-P) with associated work history/on the job experience equal to approximately 1-2 years for CPC.

Anticipated Weekly Hours

40

Time Type

Full time

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

$18.50 - $38.82

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls.

The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors.

This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.

Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.

Great benefits for great people

We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.

This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.

Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 10/27/2026

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.