Remote Medical Coding Quality Auditor

Cognizant; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 63,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a Medical Coding Quality Auditor for a fully remote role in the United States. You will ensure coding accuracy across healthcare records, collaborate with physicians, and support regulatory compliance in a virtual environment.

You will review documentation, resolve coding questions, and perform quality audits to maintain high accuracy and productivity standards while meeting deadlines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate's or bachelor's preferred.
• CPC, CCS, RHIT, RHIA or other coding certification required or preferred.
• Experience reviewing medical documentation and assigning codes.
• Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS coding guidelines.
• Experience using electronic encoder applications and coding software.

Responsibilities

• Review medical documentation to accurately assign diagnosis and procedure codes.
• Communicate with physicians to obtain or clarify diagnoses and procedures.
• Assign codes using encoder applications in line with policies and regulations.
• Perform peer reviews and quality audits of HIM coding auditors and coders.
• Prepare reports and audit findings as requested.
• Monitor coding quality and ensure compliance standards.
• Maintain coding accuracy rate of 98% while meeting productivity goals.
• Meet productivity and turnaround time requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Strong communication with physicians

ICD-10-CM / CPT / HCPCS knowledge

Reliability and productivity

Education

CPC, CCS, RHIT, RHIA certification

Job description

Cognizant is seeking a Medical Coding Quality Auditor for a fully remote role in the United States. You will ensure coding accuracy across healthcare records, collaborate with physicians, and support regulatory compliance in a virtual environment.

You will review documentation, resolve coding questions, and perform quality audits to maintain high accuracy and productivity standards while meeting deadlines.