As a Medical Coding Quality Auditor, you will play a critical role in ensuring coding accuracy, compliance, and quality across healthcare records. You will collaborate with coding professionals and physicians to support accurate clinical documentation, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence while maintaining high quality and productivity standards in a remote work environment.
This position is fully remote, allowing you to work from your home office while collaborating with cross-functional teams in a virtual environment. Candidates must have a reliable internet connection and a dedicated workspace that supports confidentiality and productivity requirements.
Applications will be accepted until October 25, 2026. The annual salary for this position is $63,000-$71,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. The role is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.
What you need to have to be considered
- High school diploma or equivalent; Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
- CPC, CCS, RHIT, RHIA, or other relevant coding certification.
- Experience reviewing medical documentation and assigning diagnosis and procedure codes.
- Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding guidelines.
- Experience utilizing electronic encoder applications and coding software.
- Knowledge of healthcare regulatory and compliance requirements.
- Ability to effectively communicate with physicians to resolve documentation and coding questions.
- Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
- Proven ability to maintain high accuracy and productivity standards.
These will help you stand out
- Previous experience in coding quality auditing or peer review activities.
- Experience working within Health Information Management (HIM) departments.
- Knowledge of revenue cycle management and reimbursement methodologies.
- Experience developing or presenting coding education and feedback.
- Strong reporting and data analysis skills.
Benefits and perks
- Fully remote work environment
- Flexible work-life balance support through wellbeing programs
- Eligibility for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program based on performance
Location
New York, New York, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Intermediate Level
Salary Range
$63,000 - $71,000
Remote work allowed
Yes
Posted
1 month ago