Remote Healthcare Coding Auditor | Compliance Expert

Emory Healthcare; Bastrop (LA); Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work option

Job summary

Emory Healthcare is seeking a remote Medical Coding Auditor to ensure accurate coding practices and compliant documentation. You will review patient records, collaborate with providers and coding teams, and support proper reimbursement while mitigating compliance risks.

The role requires coding certification (AAPC or AHIMA) and 2+ years in medical billing or coding, with EHR familiarity and knowledge of ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS. Training and audits are part of the duties.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of post-secondary education in a business or medical-related field preferred.
• Two years of experience in a medical billing or coding office required; medical management experience preferred.
• Coding certification through a nationally recognized organization such as AAPC or AHIMA required (CCS-P, CPC, RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CPC-H).
• Minimum of two years of experience working in a medical billing, coding, or healthcare revenue cycle environment preferred.
• Experience with medical coding, auditing, or chart review in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems preferred.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and coding systems.

Responsibilities

• Reviews patient records, clinical documentation, and coded data to identify discrepancies and coding issues.
• Works closely with healthcare providers, coders, and compliance teams to support accurate professional coding practices.
• Supports appropriate reimbursement and mitigates compliance risks through detailed coding reviews.
• Conducts comprehensive chart reviews to evaluate coding accuracy and documentation quality.
• Evaluates provider documentation to ensure appropriate coding and regulatory compliance.
• Participates in routine audits to maintain high standards of coding accuracy and compliance.
• Provides education and training to healthcare professionals regarding coding standards and documentation improvement.
• Analyzes coding data to identify trends, opportunities for improvement, and compliance risks.
• Generates audit reports summarizing findings and recommendations.

Skills

Medical coding

Auditing

Chart review

Regulatory compliance

HIPAA knowledge

EHR systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Post-secondary education in business or medical-related field

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Emory Healthcare is seeking a remote Medical Coding Auditor to ensure accurate coding practices and compliant documentation. You will review patient records, collaborate with providers and coding teams, and support proper reimbursement while mitigating compliance risks.

The role requires coding certification (AAPC or AHIMA) and 2+ years in medical billing or coding, with EHR familiarity and knowledge of ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS. Training and audits are part of the duties.