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Ardent Health

Hospital Coding Auditor

Brentwood, TN · Remote

$25.75 - $29.25/hr

The Hospital Auditor is responsible for reviewing hospital (inpatient and outpatient) to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with regulatory guidelines and coding standards. This role ...

Ardent Health Services

Hospital Coding Auditor

Brentwood, TN · On-site

$25.75 - $29.25/hr

Position Summary The Hospital Auditor is responsible for reviewing hospital (inpatient and outpatient) to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with regulatory guidelines and coding standards.

Ardent Health

Hospital Coding Auditor

Brentwood, TN · On-site

$25.75 - $29.25/hr

The Hospital Auditor is responsible for reviewing hospital (inpatient and outpatient) to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with regulatory guidelines and coding standards. This role ...

Ardent Health Services

$20 - $22.75/hr

Position Summary The Hospital Auditor is responsible for reviewing hospital (inpatient and outpatient) to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with regulatory guidelines and coding standards.

Ardent Health

Hospital Coding Auditor

Brentwood, TN · Remote

$25.75 - $29.25/hr

The Hospital Auditor is responsible for reviewing hospital (inpatient and outpatient) to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with regulatory guidelines and coding standards. This role ...

Baptist Health Care

Hospital Coding Auditor

Pensacola, FL · On-site

$25.75 - $29.25/hr

The Coding Auditor reviews/audits patient records for correct ICD-10-CM/PCS codes, CPT Codes, POA ... The organization includesthree hospitals, four medical parks,Andrews Institute for Orthopaedic ...

Baptist Health Care

Hospital Coding Auditor

Pensacola, FL · On-site

$24 - $27.25/hr

The Coding Auditor reviews/audits patient records for correct ICD-10-CM/PCS codes, CPT Codes, POA ... The organization includes three hospitals, four medical parks, Andrews Institute for Orthopaedic ...

Baptist Health Care

Hospital Coding Auditor

Pensacola, FL · On-site

$24 - $27.25/hr

The Coding Auditor reviews/audits patient records for correct ICD-10-CM/PCS codes, CPT Codes, POA ... The organization includesthree hospitals, four medical parks,Andrews Institute for Orthopaedic ...

Baptist Health Care

Hospital Coding Auditor

Pensacola, FL · On-site

$25.75 - $29.25/hr

The Coding Auditor reviews/audits patient records for correct ICD-10-CM/PCS codes, CPT Codes, POA ... The organization includesthree hospitals, four medical parks,Andrews Institute for Orthopaedic ...

Andrewsinstitute

$20 - $22.75/hr

The Coding Auditor reviews/audits patient records for correct ICD-10-CM/PCS codes, CPT Codes, POA ... The organization includesthree hospitals, four medical parks,Andrews Institute for Orthopaedic ...

Andrewsinstitute

Hospital Coding Auditor

Pensacola, FL · On-site

$25.75 - $29.25/hr

The Coding Auditor reviews/audits patient records for correct ICD-10-CM/PCS codes, CPT Codes, POA ... The organization includesthree hospitals, four medical parks,Andrews Institute for Orthopaedic ...

Northside Hospital Inc.

Pro Fee Auditor

Atlanta, GA · On-site

Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly ... The Auditor will follow Northside policy and procedure for annual audit schedules for both ...

Northside Hospital Inc.

Pro Fee Auditor

Atlanta, GA · On-site

Overview Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly ... The Auditor will follow Northside policy and procedure for annual audit schedules for both ...

Northside Hospital Inc.

Pro Fee Auditor

Atlanta, GA · On-site

Overview Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly ... The Auditor will follow Northside policy and procedure for annual audit schedules for both ...

Byrne Dairy

Privacy Auditor

Syracuse, NY · On-site

Management/Confidential (M/C) Job Summary The Privacy Auditor supports the hospital's Privacy Office by conducting audits, investigations, and assessments to ensure compliance with privacy laws and ...

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How much do hospital auditor jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for hospital auditor in the United States is $19.21, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $19.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a hospital auditor?

Hospital auditors are professionals responsible for reviewing and evaluating the financial, operational, and compliance practices of hospitals. They examine records to ensure accuracy in billing, coding, and documentation, and verify that hospital operations comply with laws, regulations, and internal policies. Their work helps identify areas of risk, prevent fraud, and ensure efficient use of resources, ultimately supporting the hospital’s financial integrity and quality of care.

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

To thrive as a Hospital Auditor, you need in-depth knowledge of healthcare regulations, medical billing, and auditing principles, often supported by a degree in accounting, finance, or healthcare administration. Familiarity with auditing software, electronic health records (EHR) systems, and certifications such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Professional Medical Auditor (CPMA) is highly valuable. Strong attention to detail, critical thinking, and effective communication skills help auditors identify discrepancies and explain findings to stakeholders. These competencies are crucial for ensuring regulatory compliance, minimizing financial risk, and maintaining the integrity of hospital operations.

What are the most common challenges hospital auditors face when reviewing medical billing and coding practices?

Hospital auditors often encounter challenges such as incomplete documentation, inconsistent coding standards across departments, and rapidly changing healthcare regulations. These factors can make it difficult to ensure billing accuracy and compliance with government and payer requirements. Auditors must stay current with updates to coding systems (like ICD-10 and CPT), collaborate closely with medical staff to clarify records, and provide feedback to improve processes. Attention to detail and strong communication skills are essential to overcome these obstacles and help hospitals minimize financial risk.

What is the difference between Hospital Auditor vs Medical Billing Specialist?

AspectHospital Auditor
CertificationsCPMA, CHC, or similar healthcare compliance certifications
Work EnvironmentHospitals, healthcare facilities, auditing firms
Primary ResponsibilitiesReviewing medical records, ensuring billing accuracy, compliance with regulations
Employer & Industry UsageHealthcare providers, insurance companies, government agencies

While both Hospital Auditors and Medical Billing Specialists work within healthcare finance, Hospital Auditors focus on reviewing billing and coding accuracy for compliance and reimbursement, often requiring certifications like CPMA. Medical Billing Specialists primarily handle billing processes and patient invoicing. The roles differ in scope, with Hospital Auditors emphasizing audit and compliance functions, whereas Billing Specialists focus on billing operations.

How do you become a hospital auditor?

To become a hospital auditor, typically a candidate needs a bachelor's degree in health administration, accounting, or a related field, along with experience in healthcare finance or auditing. Professional certifications such as Certified Healthcare Auditor (CHA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) can enhance job prospects. Strong analytical skills and knowledge of healthcare regulations are also important for success in this role.
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Infographic showing various Hospital Auditor job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 4% As Needed, 69% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 8% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $39,947 per year, or $19.2 per hour.

Hospital Coding Auditor

Brentwood, TN • Remote

Ardent Health
Hospitals • 10K+ employees
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$25.75 - $29.25/hr

Full-time

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Key responsibilities

  • Conducts comprehensive record reviews to identify documentation gaps and process improvement opportunities.

  • Performs high-level secondary case reviews to ensure accurate, complete, and compliant provider documentation.

  • Analyzes audit findings, evaluates trends and risks, and prepares detailed reports and presentations for stakeholders.

Ardent Health Services rating

6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 145 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Overview

Ardent Health is a leading provider of healthcare in growing mid-sized urban communities across the U.S. With a focus on people and investments in innovative services and technologies, Ardent is passionate about making healthcare better and easier to access. Through its subsidiaries, Ardent delivers care through a system of 30 acute care hospitals, 24,000+ team members and more than 280 sites of care with over 1,800 affiliated providers across six states.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Hospital Auditor is responsible for reviewing hospital (inpatient and outpatient) to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with regulatory guidelines and coding standards. This role supports the team's broader mission by identifying documentation gaps, validating coding accuracy, and assessing the effectiveness of hospital practices. Through targeted feedback and education, the Hospital Auditor helps strengthen documentation quality, promote compliant billing, and safeguard reimbursement integrity, ultimately contributing to improved patient care and organizational compliance.

Responsibilities
  • Conducts comprehensive record reviews to identify documentation gaps and bestpractice process improvement opportunities.
  • Performs highlevel secondary case reviews to ensure accurate, complete, and compliant provider documentation.
  • Assesses documentation alignment with ICD10CM/PCS, MSDRG/APRDRG, and payer guidelines, identifying missed or inappropriate diagnoses, procedures, CC/MCCs, and SOI/ROM opportunities.
  • Analyzes audit findings, evaluate trends and risks, and prepare detailed reports, summaries, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Produces, maintains, and updates guidelines, processes, procedures, and documentation standards to support consistent audit practices.
  • Engages with client utilization management teams to provide feedback, clarify findings, and support bestpractice improvement initiatives.
  • Develops and delivers education on clinical concepts, documentation requirements, and audit findings to clients, internal teams, CDI specialists, coders, clinical staff, and product designers.
  • Performs regular and ad hoc audits, reviews, and conducts investigations related to documentation quality, data integrity, and compliance.
  • Utilizes audit tools, authoritative references, CMS/CPT guidelines, and statistical analyses (including bell curves) to identify trends and validate findings.
  • Communicates audit outcomes effectively to providers, market leaders, and Compliance Audit Team leadership.
  • Manages workload, prioritizes tasks, and takes ownership of assignments to ensure timely, highquality audit completion in accordance with policies, procedures, and financial regulations.
  • Supports collaborative relationships with internal and external partners and demonstrate flexibility by working with other team members as needed.
    • Qualifications

    Required Qualifications

    • High School Diploma
    • 3+ years MS DRG/APR DRG experience
    • Epic experience.
    • One of the following Coding Certifications required: RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CIC, CCDS, CDIP or CPC
    • Expert knowledge of ICD -10-CM coding including but not limited to; expert knowledge of principal diagnosis selection, complications/comorbidities (CCs) and major complications/comorbidities (MCCs), and conditions that impact severity of illness (SOI) and risk of mortality (ROM)
    • Expert knowledge of ICD-10-PCS coding methodologies, code sequencing, and discharge disposition in accordance with CMS requirements, Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, and Coding Clinic guidance.
    • Ability to apply clinical review judgment to make clinical determinations
    • Proficient in computer skills and typing, i.e., Microsoft Windows, Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Internet browsers and virtual meeting tools i.e., Microsoft Teams, Zoom, etc.
    • Strong written and oral communication skills
    • Demonstrated analytical approach to problem solving.

    Preferred Qualifications

    • RN license
    Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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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

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