Coding Auditor

TEKsystems • Baltimore, MD

4d • $66,102 - $92,560 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Medical Coding Auditor conducts physician coding and compliance audits, evaluates documentation accuracy, and ensures adherence to CMS, CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10 guidelines. The role also educates providers through training and feedback to improve coding accuracy, documentation quality, and regulatory compliance across the organization.

This is a permanent, salaried hybrid position based in Baltimore, Maryland. It requires at least one onsite day per week, typically Wednesday, with occasional additional onsite days for provider meetings, training, and department activities. Candidates must be local and able to travel to provider locations as needed. The schedule is Monday through Friday during standard business hours, with 1–2 onsite days per week. The annual pay range is $66,102–$92,560; individual compensation depends on qualifications, skills, experience, job knowledge, location, internal equity, and other job-related factors.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of medical coding experience.
• At least 2 years of physician auditing or billing compliance experience.
• Professional Fee (ProFee) coding experience.
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification.
• Strong knowledge of CMS, CPT, HCPCS, ICD-10, and payer documentation requirements.
• Experience educating providers on coding and documentation practices.
• Ability to present audit findings and compliance recommendations to physicians.
• Experience with compliance auditing and regulatory guidelines.
• Must be local to Baltimore and able to travel to provider locations as needed.

Nice To Haves

• E/M coding and abstraction experience.
• MDaudit experience.
• Corporate compliance experience.
• CCS, CCS-P, or CPMA certification.
• Healthcare provider documentation improvement experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent physician coding and auditing reviews.
• Evaluate medical record documentation supporting selected codes.
• Perform compliance audits against CMS, CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10 guidelines.
• Use MDaudit software for audit tracking, reporting, and documentation.
• Identify coding trends, compliance risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and deliver physician coding education and training programs.
• Present audit findings and compliance recommendations to providers and leadership.
• Support compliance investigations, reporting, and regulatory inquiries.
• Monitor coding and billing regulation updates and communicate changes.
• Assist in developing audit tools, policies, procedures, and education materials.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions
• Voluntary life and AD&D insurance for employees and dependents
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid time off, vacation, or sick leave, subject to eligibility and applicable terms

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED