Medical Coding Auditor

Optima Medical•Scottsdale, AZ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Optima Medical is an Arizona-based medical group consisting of 30 locations and over 130+ medical providers, who care for more than 200,000 patients statewide. Our mission is to improve the quality of life throughout Arizona by helping communities "Live Better, Live Longer" through personalized healthcare, with a focus on preventing the nation’s top leading causes of death. We go beyond primary care with a full spectrum of services including cardiovascular health services, behavioral health, allergy testing and immunotherapy, in-house lab testing, imaging, chronic disease management, and other specialty health services. We aspire to aid the growth of our company by welcoming the most qualified and deserving candidates aboard. Optima is currently seeking a Medical Coding Auditor to join our team. This individual will be responsible for conducting detailed reviews of provider documentation to ensure accurate coding and compliance with CMS, payer guidelines, and internal policies. The Medical Coding Auditor will work closely with providers, coding staff, and the compliance team to identify documentation gaps, validate code accuracy, and deliver education that supports coding integrity and organizational performance.

Requirements

Minimum 4–5 years of experience in medical coding, with at least 2 years in a coding audit or compliance-focused role
Certified Professional Coder (CPC) required; CPC-A and CCA not accepted
Advanced knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS, with demonstrated expertise in E/M coding and Medical Decision Making (MDM) complexity
Thorough understanding of CMS guidelines, payer policies, and compliance standards including upcoding, under-coding, and unbundling
Experience with EHR systems and audit tracking tools; Microsoft Office proficiency (Outlook, Word, Excel) required
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to identify patterns and discrepancies across high volumes of documentation
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to deliver clear, constructive feedback to providers and coding staff
Strong knowledge of medical terminology, disease processes, and physiology to accurately interpret complex clinical documentation
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high level of accuracy and meeting daily encounter targets
Must live in Arizona

Nice To Haves

additional audit certification such as CPMA (Certified Professional Medical Auditor) strongly preferred
eClinicalWorks (eCW) experience a plus

Responsibilities

Conduct monthly audits of Evaluation & Management (E/M) services with a focus on Medical Decision Making (MDM) complexity, reviewing 25–30 encounters per day
Validate CPT, ICD-10, and HCPCS codes against clinical documentation, ensuring codes accurately reflect services rendered and align with payer and regulatory guidelines
Identify coding discrepancies including upcoding, under-coding, and unbundling across provider encounters
Assess progress notes and supporting documentation — including labs, imaging, and referrals — to determine whether billed services and E/M levels are appropriately supported
Apply accurate modifiers and coding conventions for varied encounter types, including shared visits, preventive care, and time-based billing
Document audit findings using standardized formats, communicate results to providers and coding staff, and recommend corrective actions or highlight missed coding opportunities
Provide ongoing education and feedback to improve documentation practices, support compliance initiatives, and maintain current knowledge of regulatory and coding updates