Ascension

Coding Auditor

Ascension • $71K — $97K *
Halethorpe, MD 21227In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) preferred; certification from AHIMA.
  • Registered Health Information Administrator certification preferred; AHIMA credential.
  • Registered Health Information Technician certification preferred; AHIMA credential.
  • Certified Professional Coder (CPC) preferred; certification from AAPC.
  • High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, or Associate's or Technical degree required.
  • Minimum of 1 year of related experience required.

Responsibilities

  • Champion coding integrity through rigorous audits ensuring accuracy and compliance.
  • Drive quality excellence via comprehensive record reviews under the coding audit plan.
  • Deliver actionable insights by translating audit findings into clear reports for stakeholders.
  • Protect compliance health by managing the enterprise auditing and monitoring program.
  • Develop corrective action plans addressing opportunities identified during audits.

Benefits

  • Full-time schedule with days Monday through Friday.
  • Commitment to professional development and training opportunities.
  • Position allows for impactful contributions through compliance and quality assurance.
Full Job Description
Your future role at a glance

Location: Halethorpe, MD

Facility: St. Agnes Healthcare

Department: Patient Accounting

Schedule: Days | Full-time | M-F 8a-4:30p

Salary: $34.49 - $46.64 per hour

How you'll make an impact in this role

  • Champion Coding Integrity: Safeguard the precision of our revenue cycle by performing rigorous, ongoing audits, ensuring every claim is backed by robust, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation.
  • Drive Quality Excellence: Execute comprehensive record reviews in alignment with our system coding audit plan, maintaining consistent, high-standard output that reflects our commitment to clinical and financial excellence.
  • Deliver Actionable Insights: Translate complex audit findings into clear, impactful reports for key stakeholders, partnering with teams to develop corrective action plans that turn identified opportunities into operational wins.
  • Protect Compliance Health: Collaborate in the management of our enterprise auditing and monitoring program, proactively addressing high-risk compliance areas to ensure our organization remains resilient, ethical, and fully aligned with regulatory requirements.

What minimum requirements you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

  • Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) credentialed from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) preferred.
  • Reg Health Info Admnstr credentialed from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) preferred.
  • Reg Health Info Tech credentialed from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) preferred.
  • Certified Professional Coder (CPC) credentialed from the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) preferred.


Education:

  • High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, or Associate's degree, or Technical degree required.


Work Experience:

  • 1 year of experience required.


Responsibilities

  • Champion Coding Integrity: Safeguard the precision of our revenue cycle by performing rigorous, ongoing audits, ensuring every claim is backed by robust, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation.
  • Drive Quality Excellence: Execute comprehensive record reviews in alignment with our system coding audit plan, maintaining consistent, high-standard output that reflects our commitment to clinical and financial excellence.
  • Deliver Actionable Insights: Translate complex audit findings into clear, impactful reports for key stakeholders, partnering with teams to develop corrective action plans that turn identified opportunities into operational wins.
  • Protect Compliance Health: Collaborate in the management of our enterprise auditing and monitoring program, proactively addressing high-risk compliance areas to ensure our organization remains resilient, ethical, and fully aligned with regulatory requirements.


Qualifications

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

  • Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) credentialed from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) preferred.
  • Reg Health Info Admnstr credentialed from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) preferred.
  • Reg Health Info Tech credentialed from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) preferred.
  • Certified Professional Coder (CPC) credentialed from the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) preferred.


Education:

  • High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, or Associate's degree, or Technical degree required.


Work Experience:

  • 1 year of experience required.

About Ascension

Ascension is a healthcare company that provides a range of services, including hospital care, primary care, and specialty care. The company operates more than 150 hospitals and 50 senior living facilities across the United States. Ascension also offers health insurance and other healthcare-related services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.
Learn more about Ascension
Size
165,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Founded
1999
* Ladders Estimates

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