[Hiring] Outpatient Coding Auditor @HCCS - Healthcare Coding & Consulting Services

Role Description

HCCS is seeking an experienced Outpatient Coding Auditor to support specialized consulting projects. This position requires a strong background in both facility and professional coding and auditing, with an emphasis on Emergency Department (ED), Observation (OBS), and Same-Day Surgery (SDC) services.

The ideal candidate will have advanced coding knowledge, strong research skills, and the ability to independently perform audits, identify coding trends, and communicate findings to coding leadership and client teams.

Qualifications

• Active CCS credential required.
• Minimum of 3 years of outpatient coding auditing experience.
• Strong facility and professional coding and auditing background.
• ED experience required in both facility and professional services.
• Demonstrated auditing experience in:
  • Emergency Department (ED), Facility and Professional
  • Observation (OBS), Facility
  • Same-Day Surgery (SDC), Facility
• Strong injection and infusion coding proficiency, including hierarchy, administration types, and time-based requirements.
• Expert knowledge of CPT, ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines, AHA Coding Clinic, AMA CPT Assistant, NCCI edits, and CMS guidance.
• Advanced proficiency in surgical CPT coding, modifiers, and professional E/M coding.
• Ability to validate code assignments, sequencing, units, modifiers, and documentation support.
• Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to identify coding errors, missed opportunities, and documentation improvement opportunities.
• Excellent written communication skills and the ability to independently communicate audit findings and provide coder education.
• Ability to adapt to different client EHRs, encoders, coding policies, and workflows.
• Must be authorized to work in and reside in the United States.

Benefits

• 100% remote work environment.
• Direct W-2 employment with a family-owned, U.S.-based company.
• Opportunity to work on specialized consulting and auditing projects.

Company Description

Healthcare Coding & Consulting Services (HCCS) is a family-owned, U.S.-based provider of Health Information Management (HIM) coding, auditing, and consulting services. Since 2006, we have partnered with healthcare organizations nationwide, from specialty clinics and critical access hospitals to large trauma facilities and healthcare systems. Our team of certified professionals is committed to delivering accurate, compliant, and efficient results.