Remote Medical Coding Quality Auditor

Cognizant; Topeka (KS); Remote; USD 63,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant is hiring a Medical Coding Quality Auditor to ensure accuracy and compliance across healthcare records in a fully remote setup. You will work with physicians and coders to support precise documentation and regulatory adherence, while maintaining high quality and productivity.

The role requires coding certifications (CPC/CCS/RHIT/RHIA or equivalent), knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS, and experience with electronic encoder applications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• CPC, CCS, RHIT, RHIA or other relevant coding certification.
• Experience reviewing medical documentation and assigning diagnosis and procedures.
• Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding guidelines.
• Experience utilizing electronic encoder applications and coding software.
• Knowledge of healthcare regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Ability to communicate with physicians to resolve documentation and coding questions.
• Proven ability to maintain high accuracy and productivity standards.

Responsibilities

• Review medical documentation to accurately assign diagnosis and procedure codes.
• Communicate with physicians and other providers to obtain or clarify diagnoses and procedures.
• Assign accurate codes using electronic encoder applications in line with policies and guidelines.
• Perform peer reviews and quality audits of HIM coding auditors and coders.
• Prepare and complete reports, audit findings, and other deliverables.
• Monitor coding quality and ensure adherence to compliance standards.
• Maintain a minimum coding accuracy rate of 98% while meeting productivity expectations.
• Consistently meet productivity goals and turnaround times.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication with physicians

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Electronic encoder applications

Coding software

Job description

Cognizant is hiring a Medical Coding Quality Auditor to ensure accuracy and compliance across healthcare records in a fully remote setup. You will work with physicians and coders to support precise documentation and regulatory adherence, while maintaining high quality and productivity.

The role requires coding certifications (CPC/CCS/RHIT/RHIA or equivalent), knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS, and experience with electronic encoder applications.