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Senior Coding Auditor

Remote (Must Reside in IL, IN, or WI)
Occasional onsite travel (up to 1x per month to Chicagoland locations)
Salary: $54,000 – $83,000 + Full Benefits

About the Opportunity

Our client is a top-tier hospital system in the Chicagoland area and surrounding suburbs, recognized for clinical excellence, innovation, and a strong commitment to patient care.

They are seeking a Senior Coding Auditor to join their Revenue Integrity team in a primarily remote capacity, with occasional in-person collaboration for key meetings and provider engagement.

Position Overview

The Senior Coding Auditor plays a critical role in ensuring coding accuracy, regulatory compliance, and provider education across the organization. This individual will partner closely with physicians, coding teams, and leadership to improve documentation quality, optimize reimbursement, and reduce denials.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys a blend of analytical auditing and hands-on education/training in a collaborative healthcare environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive audits of medical records to ensure accurate assignment of CPT, ICD-10, and modifiers

• Review documentation for compliance, accuracy, and reimbursement optimization opportunities

• Identify trends, coding discrepancies, and denial drivers; recommend corrective actions

• Develop and deliver education and training sessions for providers and coding staff

• Serve as a subject matter expert for coding, documentation, and compliance inquiries

• Collaborate cross-functionally with revenue cycle, compliance, and clinical teams

• Prepare and present audit findings, insights, and recommendations to leadership

• Stay current on coding updates, payer policies, and regulatory changes

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management or related field (or equivalent experience)

• 3+ years of professional coding experience (physician, outpatient, or inpatient)

• Strong knowledge of CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS coding

• Experience with coding audits, compliance, and provider education

• Certification required (one or more preferred):

  • CPC (Certified Professional Coder)

  • CCS or CCS-P

  • RHIT or RHIA

• Strong communication and presentation skills with ability to educate clinical staff

• Experience with EMR systems (Epic preferred) and Microsoft Office tools

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Professional Medical Auditor (CPMA)

• Experience within a hospital or large health system

• Background in revenue cycle, denials management, or compliance programs

Location & Travel

• Remote position with flexibility to work from home

• Candidates must reside in Illinois, Indiana, or Wisconsin

• Ability to travel up to once per month to various hospital locations in the Chicagoland area for key meetings and provider education sessions

Why This Role?

• Work remotely while staying connected to a leading healthcare system

• High-impact role with direct visibility to physicians and leadership

• Opportunity to influence revenue integrity and clinical documentation quality

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits

• Long-term growth within a stable, respected organization

Benefits

• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Community Involvement Opportunities