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Virginia Mason Medical Center

Coding Auditor

Seattle, WA · On-site +1

$30.49 - $46.03/hr

Job Summary and Responsibilities As a Coding Auditor, you will be a central figure ensuring ... To be successful in this role, you will combine a robust understanding of medical coding and ...

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Virginia Mason Medical Center

Coding Auditor

Seattle, WA · On-site +1

$30.49 - $46.03/hr

Job Summary and Responsibilities As a Coding Auditor, you will be a central figure ensuring ... To be successful in this role, you will combine a robust understanding of medical coding and ...

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CommonSpirit Health

Coding Auditor

Seattle, WA · Remote

$31 - $35.25/hr

As a Coding Auditor, you will be a central figure ensuring accurate and timely reimbursement by proactively resolving medical coding claim defects before billing. You will play a vital role in ...

CommonSpirit Health

Coding Auditor

Seattle, WA · Remote

$31 - $35.25/hr

As a Coding Auditor, you will be a central figure ensuring accurate and timely reimbursement by proactively resolving medical coding claim defects before billing. You will play a vital role in ...

CommonSpirit Health

Coding Auditor

Seattle, WA · Remote

$31 - $35.25/hr

As a Coding Auditor, you will be a central figure ensuring accurate and timely reimbursement by proactively resolving medical coding claim defects before billing. You will play a vital role in ...

Plutus Health

Senior Coding Auditor

Dallas, TX · On-site

$80.10K - $98.40K/yr

We handle everything from medical coding and credentialing to denial management and patient ... Senior Coding Auditor Report To: CEO Experience: 15 - 25 Years Qualification: Gradute in Life ...

Plutus Health Inc

$75K - $92.10K/yr

We handle everything from medical coding and credentialing to denial management and patient ... Senior Coding Auditor Report To: CEO Experience: 15 - 25 Years Qualification: Gradute in Life ...

CommonSpirit Health

$28 - $31.75/hr

Job Summary and Responsibilities As a Coding Auditor, you will be a central figure ensuring ... To be successful in this role, you will combine a robust understanding of medical coding and ...

CommonSpirit Health

Coding Auditor

Seattle, WA · Remote

$31 - $35.25/hr

Job Summary and Responsibilities As a Coding Auditor, you will be a central figure ensuring ... To be successful in this role, you will combine a robust understanding of medical coding and ...

CommonSpirit Health

Coding Auditor

Seattle, WA · Remote

$31 - $35.25/hr

Job Summary and Responsibilities As a Coding Auditor, you will be a central figure ensuring ... To be successful in this role, you will combine a robust understanding of medical coding and ...

CommonSpirit Health

Coding Auditor

Seattle, WA · Remote

$31 - $35.25/hr

Job Summary and Responsibilities As a Coding Auditor, you will be a central figure ensuring ... To be successful in this role, you will combine a robust understanding of medical coding and ...

Cooper Thomas

... contracts awarded, Cooper Thomas, LLC, a leading provider of medical coding, auditing, and training services to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), has up to five (5) immediate openings for ...

CommonSpirit Health

$28 - $31.75/hr

Job Summary and Responsibilities As a Coding Auditor, you will be a central figure ensuring ... To be successful in this role, you will combine a robust understanding of medical coding and ...

CommonSpirit Health

$28 - $31.75/hr

Job Summary and Responsibilities As a Coding Auditor, you will be a central figure ensuring ... To be successful in this role, you will combine a robust understanding of medical coding and ...

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How much do contract medical coding auditor jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 2, 2026, the average yearly pay for contract medical coding auditor in the United States is $68,410.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $58,000.00 and $75,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Contract Medical Coding Auditor job?

A Contract Medical Coding Auditor is a healthcare professional responsible for reviewing and assessing medical codes assigned to patient diagnoses and procedures to ensure accuracy, compliance, and proper reimbursement. They work on a contractual basis with healthcare organizations, insurance companies, or auditing firms. Their duties typically include analyzing medical records, identifying coding errors, ensuring compliance with industry regulations (such as ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS guidelines), and providing feedback to coders. This role helps prevent billing discrepancies and ensures proper reimbursement for healthcare providers.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Contract Medical Coding Auditor position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Contract Medical Coding Auditor, you need a solid grasp of ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems, strong analytical abilities, and a relevant certification such as CPC, CCS, or RHIA/RHIT. Experience with Electronic Health Records (EHR) and specialized coding/auditing software like 3M or Optum Encoder is often required. Excellent attention to detail, effective communication, and organizational skills help you review documentation, explain findings, and meet tight deadlines. These abilities ensure accurate coding, regulatory compliance, and minimize financial risk for healthcare organizations.

What are typical daily responsibilities for a Contract Medical Coding Auditor?

As a Contract Medical Coding Auditor, your day-to-day work typically involves reviewing medical records to ensure accurate coding practices, identifying discrepancies, and preparing detailed audit reports. You may also work closely with coding teams and healthcare providers to provide feedback, clarify documentation, and recommend process improvements. Much of the work can be performed remotely, often with flexible hours, making strong self-motivation and time management essential. Additionally, you’ll need to keep up-to-date with evolving coding guidelines and compliance regulations to ensure audit accuracy and quality.
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Coding Auditor

Coding Auditor

Virginia Mason Medical Center

Seattle, WA • On-site, Remote

$30.49 - $46.03/hr

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Where You'll Work
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health brings together two award winning health systems in Washington state - CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason. As one integrated health system with the most patient access points in western Washington our team includes 18,000 staff and nearly 5,000 employed physicians and affiliated providers. At Virginia Mason Franciscan Health you will find the safest and highest quality of care provided by our expert, compassionate medical care team at 11 hospitals and nearly 300 sites throughout the greater Puget Sound region.
Job Summary and Responsibilities
As a Coding Auditor, you will be a central figure ensuring accurate and timely reimbursement by proactively resolving medical coding claim defects before billing. You will play a vital role in optimizing our revenue cycle and maintaining financial integrity.
Every day, you will meticulously research and review coding-related claim denials, providing expert guidance on corrections to prevent future issues and recover lost revenue. You will also proactively address pre-billing resolution of coding defects, safeguarding against reimbursement impacts.
To be successful in this role, you will combine a robust understanding of medical coding and reimbursement methodologies, exceptional analytical skills, and meticulous attention to detail. You will demonstrate a proactive problem-solving approach, driven by a commitment to maximizing financial accuracy and efficiency.
As a remote employee, we will provide you with the equipment needed to work from home, including a laptop, docking station, dual monitors, and accessories.
Job Requirements
Required
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum of one (1) year of coding experience or two (2) years experience in any capacity in a health care environment or medical office setting
  • Requires one of the following coding certifications from either the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) or American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA): Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Coding Associate (CCA), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Coding Specialist-Physician (CCS-P), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
  • Working knowledge of human anatomy and physiology, disease processes and demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology
  • Requires critical thinking and analytical skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision
  • Applicants must be able to work under pressure to meet imposed deadlines and take appropriate actions

Preferred
  • Associate degree in related field
  • Healthcare revenue cycle experience preferred

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