Remote Medical Coding Quality Auditor

Cognizant; Concord (NH); Remote; USD 63,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant is hiring a Medical Coding Quality Auditor for a fully remote role in the United States. You will review documentation, assign codes, and query physicians to ensure accurate coding in ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS, while maintaining high quality and productivity standards.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, coding certifications, and experience with encoder applications. Candidates should demonstrate attention to detail and regulatory knowledge.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's or Bachelor's preferred.
• CPC, CCS, RHIT, RHIA or other coding certification advantageous.
• Experience reviewing medical documentation and assigning diagnosis and procedure codes.
• Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS coding guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Review medical documentation to assign diagnosis and procedure codes.
• Communicate with physicians to obtain or clarify diagnoses and procedures.
• Assign accurate codes using encoder applications per policies and guidelines.
• Perform peer reviews and quality audits of HIM coding auditors and coders.
• Prepare reports, audit findings, and other deliverables.
• Monitor coding quality and ensure compliance standards.

Skills

Coding proficiency

Communication with physicians

Attention to detail

Regulatory knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

CPC/CCS/RHIT/RHIA or coding certification

Tools

Electronic encoder applications

Job description

Cognizant is hiring a Medical Coding Quality Auditor for a fully remote role in the United States. You will review documentation, assign codes, and query physicians to ensure accurate coding in ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS, while maintaining high quality and productivity standards.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, coding certifications, and experience with encoder applications. Candidates should demonstrate attention to detail and regulatory knowledge.