Coding Auditor and Provider Educator - Remote; see eligible states

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Coding Auditor and Provider Educator - Remote (see full posting for eligible states)

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NAH reserves the right to make hiring decisions based on applicants' state of residence if outside the state of Arizona. NAH currently hires for remote positions in the following states:

• Alabama
• Arizona
• Florida
• Georgia
• Idaho
• Indiana
• Kansas
• Michigan
• Missouri
• North Carolina
• Ohio
• Oklahoma
• Pennsylvania
• South Carolina
• Tennessee
• Texas
• Virginia

• Performs prospective and retrospective audits of professional fee coding (CPT, HCPCS, ICD-10-CM) across various medical and surgical specialties, including Evaluation and Management (E/M) services, procedures, and ancillary services.
• Reviews medical record documentation to validate the accuracy and completeness of coded diagnoses and procedures, ensuring adherence to official coding guidelines (e.g., AMA CPT, CMS, ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting), payer policies, and regulatory requirements (e.g., HIPAA, OIG work plans).
• Identifies coding discrepancies, documentation deficiencies, medical necessity issues, and potential compliance risks.
• Quantifies the financial impact of coding errors and identifies opportunities for revenue optimization while maintaining strict compliance standards.
• Prepares detailed audit reports, including findings, recommendations, and corrective action plans.
• Tracks and trend audit results to identify systemic issues, patterns of errors, and areas requiring focused education or process improvement.
• Stays current with changes in coding guidelines, payer policies, and healthcare regulations, and integrates these updates into audit methodologies.

• Develops, customizes, and delivers comprehensive coding and documentation education sessions for physicians, APPs, and clinical staff, both individually and in group settings (e.g., department meetings, grand rounds).
• Provides constructive, clear, and actionable feedback to providers on audit findings, offering practical guidance and examples for improving documentation and coding accuracy.
• Creates and updates engaging educational materials, job aids, quick reference guides, and coding resources.
• Serves as a subject matter expert for complex coding and documentation inquiries from providers and staff.
• Collaborates with revenue cycle, compliance, clinical operations, and IT departments to ensure alignment of coding practices with organizational goals and system capabilities.
• Monitors the effectiveness of educational interventions and adjusts strategies as needed to achieve desired outcomes.

• Assist in the development, implementation, and revision of internal coding policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Participate in compliance investigations related to coding and billing, providing expert analysis and recommendations.
• Contribute to continuous quality improvement initiatives within the revenue cycle, clinical documentation improvement (CDI), and compliance programs.
• Act as a liaison between clinical staff and billing/coding departments to facilitate effective communication and problem-solving.

• Responsible for reporting any safety-related incident in a timely fashion through the Midas/RDE tool; attends all safety-related training programs; performs work in a safe manner; monitors work environment for possible safety issues and ensures others are also performing work in a safe manner.
• Stays current and complies with state and federal regulations/statutes and company policies that impact the employee's area of responsibility.
• If required for the position, ensures all certifications and/or licenses are up-to-date and valid prior to expiration dates.
• Completes all company mandatory modules and required job-specific training in the specified time frame.
• Maintains confidentiality of all department, patient, and coding matters.
• Stays current with medical terminology and human anatomy.
• Meets industry standard measures of productivity and accuracy.

Education
High School Diploma or GED
- Required
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management, Healthcare Administration, Nursing, or a related field - preferred

Certification & Licensures
Certified Professional Coder (CPC) from AAPC or Certified Coding Specialist – Physician (CCS-P) from AHIMA - Required
Certified Professional Medical Auditor (CPMA) from AAPC - Required
Certified Evaluation And Management Coder (CEMC) - Preferred
Specialty-specific coding certifications (e.g., CIRCC, CCC, CGSC) - Preferred

Experience
Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive experience in professional fee medical coding, with at least 3-5 years specifically in coding auditing and provider education within a healthcare system or large physician group.
Extensive knowledge of CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10-CM coding systems, official coding guidelines, medical…