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This auditing role will focus on Coding & Clinical Chart Validation for our Outpatient and Specialty audits. The ideal candidate for this position needs to have both a clinical (nurse) and a coding / auditing background focused on one of the following disciplines from a coding and billing perspective: SNF, IRF, Home Health, APC, ER, Diagnostics and Professional Service. This position is responsible for auditing outpatient/specialty claims and documenting the results of those audits. with a focus on clinical review, coding accuracy, medical necessity, and the appropriateness of treatment setting, and services delivered.

Responsibilities

Audits Outpatient and Specialty Claims:

• Utilizes medical chart coding principles and client specific guidelines in performance of medical audit activities with Outpatient (APC, PNPP), Pharmacy and/or Inpatient DRG claims.
• Draws on advanced coding expertise and industry knowledge to substantiate conclusions.
• Performs work independently, reviews and interprets medical records and applies in-depth knowledge of coding principles to determine potential billing/coding issues.

Effectively Utilizes Audit Tools:

• Utilizes advanced proficiency, Cotiviti encoder and audit tools required to perform duties.
• Enters claim into Cotiviti system accurately and in accordance with standard procedures.
• Meets or Exceeds Standards/Guidelines for Productivity Maintains production goals, accuracy and quality standards set by the audit for the auditing concept.

Meets or Exceeds Standards/Guidelines for Quality:

• Achieves the expected level of quality set by the audit for the auditing concept, for valid claim identification and documentation.

Identifies New Claim Types:

• Identifies potential claims outside of the concept where additional recoveries may be available.
• Suggests and develops high quality, high value concepts and/or processes improvement, tools, etc.

Recommends New Concepts and Processes:

• Has broad in-depth knowledge of client, contract terms and complex claim types gained from extensive healthcare auditing experience.
• Suggests, develops and implements new ideas, approaches and/or technological improvements that will support and enhance audit production, communication and client satisfaction.
• Evaluates information and draws logical conclusions.
• Complete all responsibilities as outlined on annual Performance Plan.
• Complete all special projects and other duties as assigned.
• Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change as the needs of Cotiviti and requirements of the job change.

Qualifications

Education (required):

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in nursing (active /unrestricted license) AND
  Certifications/Licenses (required).
• Coding Certification required and maintained i.e. CPC, CIC, CCS, CCS-P, RHIA or RHIT.
• 5 to 7 years of experience with clinical medical record coding or auditing and a working knowledge of HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules and CMS security requirements.
• Working knowledge of HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules, CMS security requirements and clinical medical record coding or auditing.
• A broad knowledge of medical claims billing/payment systems provider billing guidelines, payer reimbursement policies, medical necessity criteria and coding terminology.
• Ability and desire to utilize base coding and clinical auditing knowledge to learn and become proficient in a variety of outpatient and specialty review types.
• Adherence to official coding guidelines, coding clinic determinations and CMS and other regulatory compliance guidelines and mandates. Requires expert coding knowledge - DRG, ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS codes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well in an individual and team environment.

Mental Requirements:

• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Assessing the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Must be able to provide a dedicated, secure work area.
• Must be able to provide high-speed internet access/connectivity and office setup and maintenance.
• No adverse environmental conditions expected.

*This role will start on 9/14/2026. 

Base compensation is paid hourly at $45.67/hour (95k annualized). Specific offers are determined by various factors, such as experience, education, skills, certifications, and other business needs. This role is eligible for discretionary bonus consideration.

Nonexempt employees are eligible to receive overtime pay for hours worked in excess of 40 hours in a given week, or as otherwise required by applicable state law.

Cotiviti offers team members a competitive benefits package to address a wide range of personal and family needs, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance coverage, 401(k) savings plans, paid family leave, 9 paid holidays per year, and 17-27 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year, depending on specific level and length of service with Cotiviti. For information about our benefits package, please refer to our Careers page.

Date of posting:7/16/2026

Applications are assessed on a rolling basis. We anticipate that the application window will close on 9/16/2026, but the application window may change depending on the volume of applications received or close immediately if a qualified candidate is selected.

Cotiviti is an equal employment opportunity employer. Cotiviti recruits, hires and promotes individuals based on their qualifications for a specific job. Selection of employees is made without regard to race, color, creed, sex, age, religion, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic carrier status, military service, veteran status, uniformed service member status, disability, or any other category of class protected by federal, state or local laws. All employment decisions and personnel actions, such as hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, and termination, are and will continue to be administered in accordance with, and to further the principle of, equal employment opportunity.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
Cotiviti will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-I.35(c)

Cotiviti is a leading solutions and analytics company that leverages unparalleled clinical and financial datasets to deliver deep insight into the performance of the healthcare system. These insights uncover new opportunities for healthcare organizations to collaborate to improve their financial performance, reduce inefficiency, and improve healthcare quality.

We focus on improving the financial and quality performance of our clients. In healthcare, this means taking in billions of clinical and financial data points, analyzing them, and then helping our clients discover ways they can improve efficiency and quality. In addition, we support retail and life/legal industries with data management and recovery audit services.

Cotiviti applies deep data science and market expertise to help healthcare organizations in three critical areas:

• Payment Accuracy: analyzing data flowing between payers and providers to ensure that claims are paid appropriately
• Risk Adjustment: ensuring that health plans accurately capture and report how sick their members are so that plans are appropriately reimbursed for the healthcare services their members receive
• Quality and Performance: evaluating healthcare cost, quality, and utilization at individual, provider, and population levels to identify the best opportunities for financial and clinical performance improvement