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Coding Auditor Salary Jobs in Utah (NOW HIRING)

Food Safety Manager

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

$110K - $140K/yr

... latest SQF Code requirements. • Lead internal, customer, regulatory, and third-party audits ... Benefits: • Competitive salary • Health, dental, and vision insurance • 401(k) with company ...

Food Safety Manager

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

$110K - $140K/yr

Act as the designated SQF Practitioner, ensuring compliance with the latest SQF Code requirements ... ASQ Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) or Certified Quality Engineer (CQE). Experience with GFSI ...

Act as the designated SQF Practitioner, ensuring compliance with the latest SQF Code requirements ... ASQ Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) or Certified Quality Engineer (CQE).* Experience with GFSI ...

Security Architect

Lehi, UT · On-site

$61 - $78.75/hr

Enzo QA: Ensures documentation meets the highest clinical standards with approximately 95% coding ... Comfort building systems, not just auditing them-you've shipped tooling, not just findings * Strong ...

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Coding Auditor Salary information

What is a coding auditor salary?

A Coding Auditor's salary varies depending on factors like location, experience, certifications, and the employer. In the United States, the average annual salary for a Coding Auditor typically ranges from $55,000 to $75,000, but highly experienced professionals or those working in large healthcare systems can earn upwards of $80,000 or more. Benefits and bonuses may also be part of the compensation package, especially in competitive markets. Salary levels can also differ based on whether the position is remote or on-site and by region.

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

To thrive as a Coding Auditor, you need in-depth knowledge of medical coding systems (such as ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS), attention to detail, and often a certification like CCS or CPC. Familiarity with electronic health records (EHRs), coding audit software, and compliance guidelines is typically required. Strong analytical thinking, communication skills, and integrity help Coding Auditors excel when reviewing complex medical records and reporting findings. These skills ensure accurate billing, regulatory compliance, and minimize financial risk for healthcare organizations.

What are some common challenges faced by coding auditors in their day-to-day work?

Coding Auditors often encounter challenges such as staying updated on frequently changing medical coding regulations and payer requirements. Accurately auditing large volumes of clinical documentation for compliance while managing tight deadlines can be demanding. Additionally, communicating audit findings constructively with coding staff and clinicians requires strong interpersonal skills. Successfully navigating these challenges is key to ensuring accurate billing and minimizing compliance risks for healthcare organizations.

What is the difference between Coding Auditor Salary vs Coding Compliance Specialist?

AspectCoding AuditorCoding Compliance Specialist
Required CredentialsCertified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)Same as Coding Auditor, often CPC or CCS
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, insurance companiesHealthcare organizations, insurance firms, regulatory agencies
Employer & Industry UsageHealthcare providers, billing companiesHealthcare organizations, compliance departments
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

Both Coding Auditors and Coding Compliance Specialists require similar credentials and work in healthcare settings. While Coding Auditors focus on reviewing coding accuracy and compliance, Coding Compliance Specialists often handle broader regulatory adherence. Salary differences depend on experience and location, but both roles are vital in healthcare revenue cycle management.

What does a coding auditor do?

A coding auditor reviews medical coding records to ensure accuracy and compliance with coding standards and regulations. They analyze documentation, identify errors or discrepancies, and may use coding software or tools to support their assessments, often working in healthcare or insurance environments.

What job categories do people searching Coding Auditor Salary jobs in Utah look for?

The top searched job categories for Coding Auditor Salary jobs in Utah are:

Quality Assurance Risk Adjustment Auditor I/II

Cambia Health Solutions

Salt Lake City, UT • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

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Cambia Health Solutions rating

8.4

Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

Based on 32 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

123rd of 315 rated insurance


Job description

Risk Adjustment Auditor I or II

Hybrid role(3days/weekin office)atourPortland, Medford, Boise, Lewiston or Salt Lake Cityoffices. Candidates must reside within commutable distance of that location.

Build a career with purpose. Join our Cause to create a person-focused and economically sustainable health care system.

Who We Are Looking For:

Every day, Cambia's dedicated team of Risk Adjustment Auditor is living our mission to make health care easier and lives better. As a member of the Risk Adjustment team, our The Risk Adjustment Auditor performs Retrospective/Prospective chart review utilizing various types of records to ensure accurate risk adjustment reporting. Responsible for assisting in second level reviews of all new HCCs identified through the first pass chart review process. Identifies trends in provider coding/documentation and vendor risk adjustment reporting and makes those trends known to leadership as well as coding team manager and training lead to develop intervention strategies - all in service of creating a person-focused health care experience.

Do you thrive as part of a collaborative, caring team? Then this role may be the perfect fit.

What You Bring to Cambia:

Qualifications:

Risk Adjustment Auditor I would have an Associate degree in Healthcare or related field and one year of experience in clinical coding or auditing or equivalent combination of education and experience. Risk Adjustment, HCC or Inpatient coding experience required.

Risk Adjustment Auditor II would have an Associate degree in Healthcare or related field and three years of experience in clinical coding or auditing or equivalent combination of education and experience. Risk Adjustment, HCC or Inpatient coding experience required.

Required Licenses, Certifications, Registration, Etc.

CPC and CRC coding certification required

Skills and Attributes:

Demonstrated ability to perform accurate and complete chart reviews for risk adjustment.

Demonstrated ability to perform quality audits of internal and vendor coding.

Knowledge of and adherence to Official ICD-9-CM/ICD-10 Coding Guidelines.

Demonstrated analytical ability to identify problems, develop solutions, and implement actions in a timely manner.

Demonstrated ability to identify and communicate trends in provider and vendor coding and documentation.

Demonstrated proficient PC skills and familiarity with corporate software, such as Word, Excel and Outlook.

Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Experience with AI tools and technologies to enhance productivity and decision-making in professional settings highly desired

Additional Skills and Attributes for Risk Adj Auditor II

Knowledge of health systems operations, including an understanding of reimbursement methodologies and coding conventions for governmental and commercial products.

Advanced knowledge and understanding of risk adjustment, coding and documentation requirements.

Demonstrated ability to provide proactive and creative solutions to business problems.

What You Will Do at Cambia:

Performs Retrospective and Prospective chart reviews to ensure accurate risk adjustment reporting.

Performs quality reviews of vendor coding in support of the risk adjustment process

Verifies and ensures the accuracy, completeness, specificity and appropriateness of provider-reported diagnosis codes based on medical record documentation.

Reviews medical record information to identify complete and accurate diagnosis code capture based on CMS HCC and HHS HCC categories.

Identifies trends in provider and vendor coding and documentation and partners with coding team manager and training lead to develop intervention strategies.

Supports and actively participates in process and quality improvement initiatives.

Maintains knowledge of relevant regulatory mandates and ensures activities are in compliance with requirements.

Consistently meets departmental performance and attendance requirements.

Additional Duties for Risk Adj Auditor II

Serves as a mentor to Risk Adjustment Auditor I staff.

Assists with special projects such as risk mitigation reviews.

Serves as subject matter resource regarding the risk adjustment process and diagnosis coding for risk adjustment.

Monitors and interprets regulatory changes that may impact administration of the Risk Adjustment Program. Assists with implementation activities as a result of regulatory changes to the Program.

Work Environment

Work primarily performed in office or remote environment.

Travel may be required, locally or out of state.

May be required to work overtime.

May be required to work outside normal hours.

Risk Adjustment Auditor I:

Oregon, Utah, and Idaho:The expected hiring range is$57,800.00 - $78,200.00, the full salary range is54,000.00 - $89,000.00and the bonus target is5%.

Risk Adjustment Auditor II:

Oregon, Utah, and Idaho:The expected hiring range is$69,700.00 - $94,300.00, the full salary range is$65,000.00 - $107,000.00and the bonus target is10%.

About Cambia


Working at Cambia means being part of a purpose-driven, award-winning culture built on trust and innovation anchored in our 100+ year history. Our caring and supportive colleagues are some of the best and brightest in the industry, innovating together toward sustainable, person-focused health care. Whether we're helping members, lending a hand to a colleague or volunteering in our communities, our compassion, empathy and team spirit always shine through.


Why Join the Cambia Team?


At Cambia, you can:

  • Work alongside diverse teams building cutting-edge solutions to transform health care.
  • Earn a competitive salary and enjoy generous benefits while doing work that changes lives.
  • Grow your career with a company committed to helping you succeed.
  • Give back to your community by participating in Cambia-supported outreach programs.
  • Connect with colleagues who share similar interests and backgrounds through our employee resource groups.

We believe a career at Cambia is more than just a paycheck - and your compensation should be too. Our compensation package includes competitive base pay as well as a market-leading 401(k) with a significant company match, bonus opportunities and more.


In exchange for helping members live healthy lives, we offer benefits that empower you to do the same. Just a few highlights include:


  • Medical, dental and vision coverage for employees and their eligible family members, including mental health benefits.
  • Annual employer contribution to a health savings account.
  • Generous paid time off varying by role and tenure in addition to 10 company-paid holidays.
  • Market-leading retirement plan including a company match on employee 401(k) contributions, with a potential discretionary contribution based on company performance (no vesting period).
  • Up to 12 weeks of paid parental time off (eligibility requires 12 months of continuous service with Cambia immediately preceding leave).
  • Award-winning wellness programs that reward you for participation.
  • Employee Assistance Fund for those in need.
  • Commute and parking benefits.

Learn more about our benefits.


We are happy to offer work from home options for most of our roles. To take advantage of this flexible option, we require employees to have a wired internet connection that is not satellite or cellular and internet service with a minimum upload speed of 5Mb and a minimum download speed of 10 Mb.


As part of our security requirements, new hires will need access to a personal mobile device to set up Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) upon joining the company. MFA is an important layer of protection for accessing Cambia systems and is required for all employees.

We are an Equal Opportunity employer dedicated to a drug and tobacco-free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by law. A background check is required.

If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please email CambiaCareers@cambiahealth.com. Information about how Cambia Health Solutions collects, uses, and discloses information is available in our Privacy Policy.


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