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Medical Record Auditor
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An Auditor examines records to determine the financial status of a company or organization. Inspects accounts and account books, prepares reports on the accuracy of internal financial records and accounting procedures.
$69,589 / year median in the U.S.
-6% projected decline
Job Description
Medical Record Auditor Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama remote work United States, Alabama, Birmingham Sep 09, 2026 Overview Department Overview The Quality and Value Based Care area strives to develop a "best in class" service model and experience for our senior population. Our team works closely with other associates and business areas that support Medicare Advantage members in an effort to meet and exceed customer expectations and continue driving toward strategic improvement. Primary Responsibilities The Medical Record Auditor is responsible for evaluating coded medical records completed by Medical Record Coders at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, vendor coded medical records, and externally coded medical records by certified coders to assure appropriateness and accurate code assignments in accordance with Center of Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) guidelines. The primary responsibility of the Certified Medical Record Auditor is leading all audits of medical records and scoring vendors, internally coders, and external coders on accuracy along with quality of their coding. The Medical Record Auditor will be responsible for providing feedback to all medical record coders both internal and external along with any vendors. In addition to diagnosis code and CPT code validation, duties may include assisting with coding issues relating to policy development, documenting quality of medical records and health risk assessments, working with Clinical Nurse Educators and Health Care Networks to report coding accuracy by provider and responding to complex inquiries that require extensive coding knowledge. The Medical Record Auditor will act as the team lead for any coding related issues or questions both internally and externally. Summary of Qualifications Bachelor's Degree; or upon hire commit to actively pursue Bachelor's degree
5 years of experience as a Certified Professional Coder (CPC) and proven experience in support of projects according to assigned responsibilities
Demonstrated knowledge of Medicare Advantage regulations for coding
Extensive training and knowledge of medical terminology, disease processes, and pharmacology
Knowledge of Microsoft Office products
Extensive knowledge of ICD-9/10, CPT, and CMS coding principles and guidelines, specifically Risk and HEDIS knowledge and experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational skills
Experience with coding quality audits on medical records
Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
Certified Coding Specialist for Providers (CCS-P), Certified Risk Coder (CRC) Certified Coding Specialist for Hospitals (CCS-H), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
Broad understanding of Medicare guidelines, regulations and claims processing procedures preferred
Experience in a position researching and validating coding criteria preferred
Work Location The work schedule for this position will be full time remote. Business areas reserve the right to require associates to return to the office as needed, based on performance or other business considerations. A remote work schedule is subject to amendment or termination at any time by the Company. Terms and Agreements By submitting a job application, I attest that all information to the best of my knowledge is true and accurate. Furthermore, I understand that any information provided by me throughout the job application process is subject to verification including, but not limited to work experience, education, assessment (test) and interviews.
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Benefits
- Dental Insurance