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CPMA-Certified Professional Medical Auditor)
Inpatient Coding Auditor
Orlando, FL · On-site
$30 - $34/hr
CPMA through the American Academy of Professional Coders. * Conduct audits with an emphasis on coding accuracy in multiple specialties. * Collaborate with physicians and other professionals to ensure ...
Inpatient Coding Auditor
Orlando, FL · On-site
$30 - $34/hr
CPMA through the American Academy of Professional Coders. * Conduct audits with an emphasis on coding accuracy in multiple specialties. * Collaborate with physicians and other professionals to ensure ...
Additional coding certifications preferred (specialty credential(s)/CPMA) * Certified General Surgery Coder with experience coding trauma surgery preferred Physical Requirements - Sedentary work ...
Additional coding certifications preferred (specialty credential(s)/CPMA) * Certified General Surgery Coder with experience coding trauma surgery preferred Physical Requirements - Sedentary work ...
Special Investigations Unit Clinical Certified Coder
Manhattan, NY · Hybrid
$100K - $110K/yr
Auditor (CPMA) or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) * Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Medical Billing/Medical Coding, Healthcare or other related fields * Preferred candidate will have experience in ...
Special Investigations Unit Clinical Certified Coder
Manhattan, NY · Hybrid
$100K - $110K/yr
Auditor (CPMA) or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) * Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Medical Billing/Medical Coding, Healthcare or other related fields * Preferred candidate will have experience in ...
Special Investigations Unit Clinical Certified Coder
Manhattan, NY · On-site
$100K - $110K/yr
Auditor (CPMA) or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) * Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Medical Billing/Medical Coding, Healthcare or other related fields * Preferred candidate will have experience in ...
Special Investigations Unit Clinical Certified Coder
Manhattan, NY · On-site
$100K - $110K/yr
Auditor (CPMA) or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) * Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Medical Billing/Medical Coding, Healthcare or other related fields * Preferred candidate will have experience in ...
Medical Coder Educator - USFTGP UMSA RCO Back End
Tampa, FL · On-site
$17.75 - $23.50/hr
High School Diploma or GED Certification And/Or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) Or Certified Coding Specialist-Physician (CCS-P) Or Certified Medical Auditor (CPMA) Work Experience and Additional ...
Medical Coder Educator - USFTGP UMSA RCO Back End
Tampa, FL · On-site
$17.75 - $23.50/hr
High School Diploma or GED Certification And/Or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) Or Certified Coding Specialist-Physician (CCS-P) Or Certified Medical Auditor (CPMA) Work Experience and Additional ...
Certified Professional Medical Auditor (CPMA) or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) with the intention of becoming certified as CPMA within 1 year * Has at least 2 years of experience in coding and ...
Certified Professional Medical Auditor (CPMA) or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) with the intention of becoming certified as CPMA within 1 year * Has at least 2 years of experience in coding and ...
Professional Billing (PB) Auditor - Surgical Specialty
Saint Petersburg, FL · On-site
$18 - $20.50/hr
CPC, CPMA, or equivalent certification preferred * Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to provide constructive audit feedback
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Professional Billing (PB) Auditor - Surgical Specialty
Saint Petersburg, FL · On-site
$18 - $20.50/hr
CPC, CPMA, or equivalent certification preferred * Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to provide constructive audit feedback
Additional coding certifications preferred (specialty credential(s)/CPMA) * Certified General Surgery Coder with experience coding trauma surgery preferred Physical Requirements - Sedentary work ...
Additional coding certifications preferred (specialty credential(s)/CPMA) * Certified General Surgery Coder with experience coding trauma surgery preferred Physical Requirements - Sedentary work ...
CRC, CPC, CPMA, or similar certification * 5+ years of risk adjustment coding and/or auditing experience * Strong knowledge of CMS-HCC models, ICD-10-CM, MEAT, and audit methodology * Experience ...
CRC, CPC, CPMA, or similar certification * 5+ years of risk adjustment coding and/or auditing experience * Strong knowledge of CMS-HCC models, ICD-10-CM, MEAT, and audit methodology * Experience ...
Medical Coder Educator - USFTGP UMSA RCO Back End
Tampa, FL · On-site
$17.75 - $23.50/hr
High School Diploma or GED Certification And/Or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) Or Certified Coding Specialist-Physician (CCS-P) Or Certified Medical Auditor (CPMA) Work Experience and Additional ...
Medical Coder Educator - USFTGP UMSA RCO Back End
Tampa, FL · On-site
$17.75 - $23.50/hr
High School Diploma or GED Certification And/Or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) Or Certified Coding Specialist-Physician (CCS-P) Or Certified Medical Auditor (CPMA) Work Experience and Additional ...
... CPC, CPMA) is highly desirable. WHAT WE OFFER: * Competitive Compensation * Shift Differential * Professional Development * Supportive and Experienced Peers BENEFITS: * Medical, Dental, and Vision ...
... CPC, CPMA) is highly desirable. WHAT WE OFFER: * Competitive Compensation * Shift Differential * Professional Development * Supportive and Experienced Peers BENEFITS: * Medical, Dental, and Vision ...
Medical Coder Educator - USFTGP UMSA RCO Back End
Tampa, FL · Remote
$17 - $22.75/hr
High School Diploma or GED Certification And/Or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) Or Certified Coding Specialist-Physician (CCS-P) Or Certified Medical Auditor (CPMA) Work Experience and Additional ...
Medical Coder Educator - USFTGP UMSA RCO Back End
Tampa, FL · Remote
$17 - $22.75/hr
High School Diploma or GED Certification And/Or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) Or Certified Coding Specialist-Physician (CCS-P) Or Certified Medical Auditor (CPMA) Work Experience and Additional ...
Medical Coder Educator - USFTGP UMSA RCO Back End
Tampa, FL · Remote
$17 - $22.75/hr
High School Diploma or GED Certification And/Or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) Or Certified Coding Specialist-Physician (CCS-P) Or Certified Medical Auditor (CPMA) Work Experience and Additional ...
Medical Coder Educator - USFTGP UMSA RCO Back End
Tampa, FL · Remote
$17 - $22.75/hr
High School Diploma or GED Certification And/Or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) Or Certified Coding Specialist-Physician (CCS-P) Or Certified Medical Auditor (CPMA) Work Experience and Additional ...
Senior Management Consultant
Manhattan, NY · On-site
$100K - $110K/yr
Auditor (CPMA) or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) * Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Medical Billing/Medical Coding, Healthcare or other related fields * Preferred candidate will have experience in ...
Senior Management Consultant
Manhattan, NY · On-site
$100K - $110K/yr
Auditor (CPMA) or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) * Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Medical Billing/Medical Coding, Healthcare or other related fields * Preferred candidate will have experience in ...
Risk Adjustment Coding Manager
Manhattan, NY · On-site
$102K - $115K/yr
A CPC, CPMA, CRC, CCS-P, CCS, RHIA, or RHIT certification is essential, along with at least five years of experience in Medicare Risk Adjustment coding and familiarity with RADV audits. Proficiency ...
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Risk Adjustment Coding Manager
Manhattan, NY · On-site
$102K - $115K/yr
A CPC, CPMA, CRC, CCS-P, CCS, RHIA, or RHIT certification is essential, along with at least five years of experience in Medicare Risk Adjustment coding and familiarity with RADV audits. Proficiency ...
Supervisor Coding Quality
Dallas, TX · On-site
... CPMA) Cert Prof Medical Auditor AAPC credential Certified Professional Medical Auditor (CPMA) Upon Hire or Certified Professional Coder Hospital (CPCH) Upon Hire or Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC ...
Supervisor Coding Quality
Dallas, TX · On-site
... CPMA) Cert Prof Medical Auditor AAPC credential Certified Professional Medical Auditor (CPMA) Upon Hire or Certified Professional Coder Hospital (CPCH) Upon Hire or Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC ...
Certified Professional Medical Auditor (CPMA) or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) with the intention of becoming certified as CPMA within 1 year * Has at least 2 years of experience in coding and ...
Certified Professional Medical Auditor (CPMA) or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) with the intention of becoming certified as CPMA within 1 year * Has at least 2 years of experience in coding and ...
Certified Professional Medical Auditor (CPMA) or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) with the intention of becoming certified as CPMA within 1 year * Has at least 2 years of experience in coding and ...
Certified Professional Medical Auditor (CPMA) or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) with the intention of becoming certified as CPMA within 1 year * Has at least 2 years of experience in coding and ...
Senior ER Coding Auditor
Dallas, TX · On-site
$27 - $30.75/hr
CPMA (Certified Professional Medical Auditor) - Highly Preferred Qualifications * Minimum 3-5 years of ER (Emergency Room) coding experience for facility and professional billing required * At least ...
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Senior ER Coding Auditor
Dallas, TX · On-site
$27 - $30.75/hr
CPMA (Certified Professional Medical Auditor) - Highly Preferred Qualifications * Minimum 3-5 years of ER (Emergency Room) coding experience for facility and professional billing required * At least ...
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A CPMA (Certified Professional Medical Auditor) is responsible for reviewing and auditing medical records to ensure compliance with coding, billing, and regulatory guidelines. They analyze documentation for accuracy, identify discrepancies, and provide recommendations for improvement. CPMAs typically work for healthcare organizations, insurance companies, or as independent consultants to help prevent fraud and ensure proper reimbursement.
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Certified Professional Medical Auditors (CPMAs) can grow their careers by taking on roles such as lead auditor, compliance manager, or healthcare consultant within hospitals, insurance companies, or independent auditing firms. With experience and continued education, CPMAs may also move into supervisory or training positions, overseeing audit teams and developing compliance strategies. Many CPMAs pursue additional certifications, such as Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Professional Compliance Officer (CPCO), to broaden their expertise and qualify for higher-level roles. Career advancement is often supported by ongoing professional development and by building a solid reputation for accuracy, integrity, and effective communication.
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To thrive as a Certified Professional Medical Auditor (CPMA), you need in-depth knowledge of medical coding, auditing procedures, and healthcare compliance regulations, often supported by a CPMA certification through the AAPC. Familiarity with medical billing software, electronic health records (EHRs), and compliance auditing systems is typically required. Attention to detail, critical thinking, and strong communication skills help CPMA professionals identify errors and collaborate effectively with providers and staff. These competencies ensure accurate audits, minimize financial risks, and support organizational compliance within the complex healthcare industry.
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Full-time
Posted 6 days ago
Ardent Health Services rating
6.9
Based on 140 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
450th of 873 rated healthcare providers
Job description
Ardent Health is a leading provider of healthcare in communities across the country. With a focus on consumer-friendly processes and investments in innovative services and technologies, Ardent is passionate about making healthcare better and easier to access. We are driven by our purpose of caring for people: our patients, our communities and one another.
Located in Brentwood, Tennessee, Ardent has earned a reputation as one of the industry's strongest and most innovative healthcare systems. Our facilities and clinics are consistently recognized among healthcare's best employers. We recognize each hospital and clinic is as unique as the community it serves. We strive to maintain strong community ties through advisory boards, contributions, charitable care, education and outreach.
Ardent includes:
- 30 hospitals
- 280 sites of care
- 4,281 beds
- 24,000+ team members
- 8,200+ nurses
- 1,800+ aligned providers
- 5.8M annual provider encounters
- 421 medical residents
Ardent makes considerable investments in people, technology, facilities, and communities, producing high quality care and extraordinary results. From newly constructed facilities and expanded services, to lifesaving technology and outstanding opportunities for employees, Ardent is committed to providing its hospitals and clinics the tools needed to succeed.
We believe it is this mix of corporate support and local autonomy that equips our teams for success.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Professional Documentation Improvement Auditor specializes in reviewing and analyzing medical records, claims and workflow processes to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with regulatory requirements. The primary goal is to improve the quality of clinical documentation, which plays a crucial role in patient care, compliance, billing, coding, and reimbursement processes.
Responsibilities
- Using audit tools, authoritative references, CMS and CPT guidelines, bell curves, etc. to analyze for trends, audit providers and coders, and provide education/feedback individually or in a group setting.
- Adhering to policies, procedures and regulations to ensure compliance.
- Audits provider services using auditing tools such as EncoderPro and MD Audit.
- Adheres to provider auditing schedules and audit production standards set by Physician Compliance and Audit Services Director or the Physician Audit Managers.
- Maintains provider scoring results.
- Provides standard documentation on education feedback to providers in a timely manner.
Qualifications
Job Requirements:
- Associate's Degree
- Additional years of experience may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis
- 3+ years auditing experience or 5 years of coding E&M levels of service (multi-specialty, including office visits, preventive services, surgical procedures and hospital inpatient and observation services.
- CPC (Certified Professional Coder) or equivalent certification
- Revenue Cycle experience, preferred.
- Auditing certification (e.g. CPMA-Certified Professional Medical Auditor), strongly preferred.
- Additional specialty specific certifications (e.g. CCC - Certified Cardiology Coder, COBGC - Certified OB/GYN Coder), strongly preferred
- E&M /Procedure/Surgery Auditing/Critical Care/Specialty Specific/Skewed Productivity Curves
- Application and validation of ICD-10 diagnosis codes based on coding guidelines
Preferred Job Requirements:
- Revenue Cycle experience Additional specialty specific certifications (e.g. CCC - Certified Cardiology Coder, COBGC - Certified OB/GYN Coder)
- Auditing certification (e.g. CPMA-Certified Professional Medical Auditor)
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With 30 hospitals and hundreds of clinics, Ardent Health Services is a premier provider of health care services, delivered with compassion for patients and their families and with respect for employees, physicians and other health professionals. Nearly half of our facilities have been recognized among healthcare's best places to work.
Industry
Hospitals
Company size
10,000+ Employees
Headquarters location
Nashville, TN, US
Year founded
1993