Remote Behavioral Health Coding Auditor (Part-Time)

Big Leap Health; United States; Remote; USD 48,216 - 82,656; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Big Leap Health is seeking a detail-oriented contractor to audit coded claims against clinical documentation, catching patterns that create compliance risk. Initially you may perform direct coding as our internal tool matures, with auditing becoming the primary focus.

You will support an annual MIPS/QPP eligibility review across our provider portfolio and respond to payer audits alongside our Head of RCM. This role requires clear communication and independent work, with remote participation from

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with medical or behavioral health coding and auditing.
• Ability to explain documentation issues clearly to providers.
• Reliable, self-directed, able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Audit coded claims against underlying clinical documentation to identify unsupported codes, documentation gaps, and recurring errors.
• Code claims directly as needed, while focusing on auditing activities over time.
• Flag documentation patterns with specificity to support clinician-facing feedback.
• Respond to payer audits and manage documentation requests with Head of RCM.
• Support MIPS/QPP eligibility reviews for the provider portfolio.
• Escalate unclear or exception cases and maintain audit records.

Skills

Medical coding

Auditing

Behavioral health coding

E/M coding

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in health information management or related field

Tools

Coding tools

Job description

Big Leap Health is seeking a detail-oriented contractor to audit coded claims against clinical documentation, catching patterns that create compliance risk. Initially you may perform direct coding as our internal tool matures, with auditing becoming the primary focus.

You will support an annual MIPS/QPP eligibility review across our provider portfolio and respond to payer audits alongside our Head of RCM. This role requires clear communication and independent work, with remote participation from