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Behavioral Health Auditor Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

Inpatient Coding Auditor

Richmond, VA · On-site

$34.59 - $51.89/hr

As an Inpatient Coding Auditor with Parallon you can be a part of an organization that is devoted ... Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and ...

Inpatient Coding Auditor

Tuckahoe, VA · On-site

$34.59 - $51.89/hr

As an Inpatient Coding Auditor with Parallon you can be a part of an organization that is devoted ... Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and ...

Inpatient Coding Auditor

Mechanicsville, VA · On-site

$34.59 - $51.89/hr

As an Inpatient Coding Auditor with Parallon you can be a part of an organization that is devoted ... Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and ...

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How much do behavioral health auditor jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for behavioral health auditor in Virginia is $75,602.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $53,000.00 and $97,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a behavioral health auditor?

A Behavioral Health Auditor is responsible for reviewing and assessing clinical documentation, billing practices, and compliance with regulatory standards in behavioral health services. They ensure that providers adhere to federal, state, and insurance guidelines while maintaining high-quality patient care. This role involves conducting audits, identifying discrepancies, and recommending corrective actions to improve compliance and efficiency. Auditors may also provide training to staff on best practices and regulatory requirements.

What does a behavioral health auditor do?

A typical day for a Behavioral Health Auditor involves reviewing patient records for compliance with federal, state, and organizational standards, conducting on-site or remote audits, and preparing detailed reports on findings. Auditors often collaborate closely with clinical staff, compliance officers, and management to clarify documentation standards and recommend process improvements. The role may also include participating in policy reviews, providing training or feedback, and staying updated on evolving regulations in behavioral health care. This dynamic environment requires balancing independent analysis with teamwork and periodic travel for on-site reviews.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a behavioral health auditor?

To thrive as a Behavioral Health Auditor, you need a strong background in clinical compliance, behavioral health standards, and audit processes, often supported by a degree in healthcare or related fields and experience in behavioral health settings. Familiarity with auditing software, electronic health records (EHR) systems, and certifications such as Certified Professional Medical Auditor (CPMA) are highly valuable. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, effective communication, and the ability to navigate sensitive situations with professionalism are crucial soft skills. These competencies ensure accurate assessments, regulatory compliance, and constructive feedback that supports quality improvement in behavioral health organizations.

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Inpatient Coding Auditor

Richmond, VA • On-site


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Hourly Wage Estimate: $34.59 - $51.89 / hour
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The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range.

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As an Inpatient Coding Auditor with Parallon you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a work from home Inpatient Coding Auditor, you will be responsible for performing internal quality assessment reviews on Health Information Management Service Center (HSC) coders to ensure compliance with national coding guidelines, the HSC coding policies and the Company coding policies for complete, accurate and consistent coding which result in appropriate reimbursement and data integrity. You will review outcomes are communicated to the HSC team to improve the accuracy, integrity and quality of patient data, to ensure minimal variation in coding practices and to improve the quality of physician documentation within the body of the medical record to support code assignments.  

What you will do in this role:  

  • Leads, coordinates and performs all functions of quality reviews (routine, pre-bill, policy driven and incentive plan driven) for inpatient and/or outpatient coding across multiple HSCs 
  • Assists in ensuring HSC coding staff adherence with coding guidelines and policy 
  • Demonstrates and applies expert level knowledge of medical coding practices and concepts 
  • Participates on special reviews or projects 
  • Maintains or exceeds 95% productivity standards 
  • Maintains or exceeds 95% accuracy 
  • Meets all educational requirements as stated in current Company policy 
  • Reviews all official data quality standards, coding guidelines, Company policies and procedures, and clinical/medical resources to assure coding knowledge and skills remain current  

What qualifications you will need: 

  • High school diploma and/or GED preferred 
  • Undergraduate degree in HIM/HIT preferred 
  • Minimum of 3 years acute care inpatient/outpatient coding experience preferred 
  • Minimum of 3 years coding auditing/monitoring experience strongly preferred 
  • RHIA, RHIT and/or CCS preferred 

 Please visit our Parallon HCA Healthcare Coding Landing Page for more information on Coding Opportunities.  

 CLICK HERE for more information on Parallon HCA Coding  

Benefits

Parallon, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

  • Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
  • Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
  • Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
  • Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
  • Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
  • Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

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Parallon provides full-service revenue cycle management, or total patient account resolution, for HCA Healthcare. Our services include scheduling, registration, insurance verification, hospital billing, revenue integrity, collections, payment compliance, credentialing, health information management, customer service, payroll and physician billing. We also provide full-service revenue cycle management as well as targeted solutions, such as Medicaid Eligibility, for external clients across the country. Parallon has over 17,000 colleagues, and serves close to 1,000 hospitals and 3,000 physician practices, all making an impact on patients, providers and their communities.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

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