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The HEDIS Nurse Auditor is responsible for conducting quality audits related to state audits, HEDIS measures, and quality-related complaints and referrals. * This role also supports data analysis and ...

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How much do nurse auditor jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for nurse auditor in the United States is $32.99, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $28.85 and $36.06 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a nurse auditor, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Nurse Auditor, you need a solid background in nursing, strong analytical skills, and in-depth knowledge of healthcare regulations, typically supported by RN licensure and experience in clinical or case review settings. Familiarity with auditing software, electronic health record (EHR) systems, and coding standards such as ICD-10 and CPT is essential. Attention to detail, critical thinking, and effective communication are key soft skills that help in identifying discrepancies and collaborating with healthcare teams. These skills ensure accurate audits, regulatory compliance, and the financial integrity of healthcare organizations.

What are some common challenges nurse auditors face when reviewing medical records, and how can they effectively address them?

Nurse Auditors often encounter challenges such as incomplete documentation, discrepancies between physician notes and billing codes, and navigating complex healthcare regulations. To address these, they must maintain strong attention to detail, keep up-to-date with coding standards, and communicate effectively with clinical and administrative staff to clarify ambiguities. Building collaborative relationships with the healthcare team and participating in ongoing education can also help Nurse Auditors stay current and improve the accuracy and efficiency of their audits.

What is the difference between Nurse Auditor vs Medical Coder?

AspectNurse AuditorMedical Coder
Required CredentialsRN license, certification in healthcare auditing (e.g., CHAA)Certification in coding (e.g., CPC, CCS)
Work EnvironmentHospitals, insurance companies, healthcare facilitiesMedical offices, hospitals, billing companies
Employer & Industry UsageHealthcare auditing and complianceMedical billing and coding

Both Nurse Auditors and Medical Coders work in healthcare settings, but Nurse Auditors focus on reviewing billing and compliance from an auditing perspective, often requiring RN licensure and auditing certifications. Medical Coders specialize in translating medical procedures into codes for billing, primarily needing coding certifications. While their roles overlap in healthcare documentation, their core responsibilities and certifications differ.

What is a nurse auditor?

Nurse Auditors are registered nurses who specialize in reviewing medical records, billing data, and healthcare services to ensure accuracy, compliance, and proper reimbursement. They analyze healthcare documentation to verify that services provided are medically necessary and billed correctly according to regulations and standards. Nurse Auditors often work for hospitals, insurance companies, or government agencies and play a crucial role in preventing fraud, reducing costs, and improving the quality of patient care.

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Infographic showing various Nurse Auditor job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 68% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 6% Temporary, and 13% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $68,617 per year, or $33 per hour.

Delegation Operations Nurse Auditor - LVN, Experienced

Blue Shield Of California

El Dorado Hills, CA • On-site

$28 - $37.50/hr

Other

Posted 2 days ago

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Blue Shield Of California rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 50 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

128th of 308 rated insurance


Job description

Delegation Operations Nurse Auditor-LVN-Experienced

The Delegation Oversight Utilization Management team is responsible for the organization, tracking and data entry of IPA Utilization Management audits, issues, complaints and monitoring. Identifies root cause of the problem and maintains monthly reporting that track and compare patterns of delegated entities. The Delegation Operations Nurse Auditor-LVN-Experienced will report to the Manager of UMDO. In this role you will be assist in maintaining continuous quality improvement in the Utilization Management Delegation Oversight Clinical Audit ensuring that departmental and organizational goals are accomplished through oversight and facilitating Utilization Management compliance of the Plan Partners.

Our leadership model is about developing great leaders at all levels and creating opportunities for our people to grow – personally, professionally, and financially. We are looking for leaders that are energized by creative and critical thinking, building and sustaining high-performing teams, getting results the right way, and fostering continuous learning.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

  • Be responsible for overseeing policy and procedure review and completing limited and less complex full desk or onsite Pre-delegation, Annual or follow-up audits /assessments of delegated entities, including vendors, in support of the regulatory and NCQA requirements.
  • Act as the auditor in charge on small and less complex audits, with supervision, of Sr. management and other delegated non-clinical areas through to corrective action plan oversight.
  • Research, investigate and oversee delegated entity's compliance with reporting requirements by tracking the receipt and evaluating the completeness of reports.
  • Educate the delegated entities and vendors on area of expertise including but not limited to claims payment management, credentialing management, financial solvency, and system controls.
  • Collaborate on regulatory audits, findings responses or enforcements by regulatory agencies.
  • Responsible for writing Corrective Action Plans and comprehensive summaries
  • Knowledge of DMHC, DHCS, CMS, Title 22 CCR, Title 28, Title 42, and Medi-Cal, Medicare processing guidelines
  • Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external associates
  • Responsible for reviewing criteria on denial letters
  • Responsible for handling multiple audits and able to prioritize workflow
Qualifications

In this role, you will need:

  • Current CA LVN License
  • Certificate/diploma in vocational nursing required or advanced degree preferred
  • Requires at least 3 years of prior relevant auditing experience in utilization management or prior out-patient authorization review preferred
  • Desired knowledge of accreditation entities and their requirements
  • Ability to work independently
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills
  • Computer ease & literacy with Word, Excel, Power Point Skills

This role requires employees to be in-office based on our hybrid workplace model, balancing purposeful in-person collaboration with flexibility. For most teams, this means coming into the office two days each week.

Employees living more than 50 miles from an office location will work with their manager to determine in-office time based on business need.

About Us

About Blue Shield of California

As of January 2025, Blue Shield of California became a subsidiary of Ascendiun. Ascendiun is a nonprofit corporate entity that is the parent to a family of organizations including Blue Shield of California and its subsidiary, Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan; Altais, a clinical services company; and Stellarus, a company designed to scale healthcare solutions. Together, these organizations are referred to as the Ascendiun Family of Companies.

At Blue Shield of California, our mission is to create a healthcare system worthy of our family and friends and sustainably affordable. We are transforming health care in a way that genuinely serves our nonprofit mission by lowering costs, improving quality, and enhancing the member and physician experience.

To achieve our mission, we foster an environment where all employees can thrive and contribute fully to address the needs of the various communities we serve. We are committed to creating and maintaining a supportive workplace that upholds our values and advances our goals.

Blue Shield is a U.S. News Best Company to work for, a Deloitte U.S. Best Managed Company and a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace. We were recognized by Fair360 as a Top Regional Company, and one of the 50 most community-minded companies in the United States by Points of Light. Here at Blue Shield, we strive to make a positive change across our industry and communities – join us!

Our Values:

  • Honest. We hold ourselves to the highest ethical and integrity standards. We build trust by doing what we say we're going to do and by acknowledging and correcting where we fall short.
  • Human. We strive to listen and communicate effectively, showing empathy by understanding others' perspectives.
  • Courageous. We stand up for what we believe in and are committed to the hard work necessary to achieve our ambitious goals.

Our Workplace Model

We believe in fostering a workplace environment that balances purposeful in-person collaboration with flexibility - providing clear expectations while respecting the diverse needs of our workforce. Our workplace model is designed around intentional in-person interaction, collaboration, connection, creativity and flexibility:

  • For most teams, this means coming into the office two days per week.
  • Employees living more than 50 miles from an office location, out of state employees, and employees in certain member-facing roles should work with their manager to determine in-office time based on business need.
  • For employees with medical conditions that may impact their ability to work in-office, we are committed to engaging in an interactive process and providing reasonable accommodations to ensure their work environment is conducive to their success and well-being.

The Company reserves the right to require more presence in the office based on business needs, and requirements are subject to change with periodic reviews.

Physical Requirements:

Office Environment - roles involving part to full time schedule in Office Environment. Based in our physical offices and work from home office/deskwork - Activity level: Sedentary, frequency most of work day.

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Equal Employment Opportunity:

External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest records and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, State and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability status and any other classification protected by Federal, State and local laws.


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