Coding Auditor, Health Information Management

Valley Health System

. Perform comprehensive coding audits across all professional services at VMG .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeRidgewood • New Jersey • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $34 - $42 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in professional coding, including compliance, auditing, and quality improvement. Proficient in developing corrective action plans and effectively communicating complex findings to diverse stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Certified Professional Coder (CPC)Professional Coding ExperienceCoding Guidelines KnowledgeAudit Conducting ExpertiseProject Management Skills

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Hard Skills

Coding AccuracyCompliance StandardsQuality Metrics MonitoringReimbursement MethodologiesRevenue Cycle OperationsCorrective Action PlansVendor Performance EvaluationService Level Agreements (SLAs)Multi-Specialty CodingPhysician Documentation Evaluation

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsAnalytical ThinkingOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCritical Thinking

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Professional Coder (CPC)CPC-H (Hospital Outpatient)CPMA (Certified Professional Medical Auditor)

Industry Keywords

Coding AuditsQuality ValidationFinancial Impact CommunicationEducation CoordinationOperational Leadership Collaboration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform comprehensive coding audits across all professional services at VMG
Ensure coding accuracy, compliance, and consistency
Support service-line transitions, vendor oversight, and quality validation
Align with a Coding Educator to coordinate education and quality improvement efforts
Monitor coding quality metrics, audit outcomes, and performance indicators
Communicate findings, recommendations, and financial impact to providers, leadership, and operational stakeholders
Develop corrective action plans and collaborate with coding educators, operational leaders, and providers
Evaluate outsourced coding vendor performance and monitor SLAs
Ensure adherence to quality and compliance standards
Manage multiple audits, projects, and deadlines simultaneously
Present complex information to diverse audiences

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or equivalent required
Minimum of 5 years of professional coding experience
Certified Professional Coder (CPC) – AAPC required or equivalent
Multi-specialty experience in professional coding
Strong presentation and communication skills
Advanced knowledge of coding guidelines
Strong understanding of professional fee coding, reimbursement methodologies, and revenue cycle operations
Demonstrated expertise in conducting audits and evaluating physician documentation for coding accuracy, completeness, and compliance
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
Experience monitoring coding quality metrics, audit outcomes, and performance indicators
Experience communicating findings, recommendations, and financial impact to providers, leadership, and operational stakeholders
Ability to develop corrective action plans and collaborate with coding educators, operational leaders, and providers
Experience evaluating outsourced coding vendor performance and monitoring service level agreements (SLAs)
Strong organizational, project management, and prioritization skills
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and handle sensitive compliance-related matters
CPC-H (Hospital Outpatient) preferred
CPMA (Certified Professional Medical Auditor) preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees)
Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D (Full Time Employees)
Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plans
Supplemental Voluntary Benefits (e.g. Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.)
6 Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off (varies)
Wellness Time Off
Extended Illness
Retirement Plan
Tuition Assistance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount
Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities