Entry Level Coding Auditor Jobs
New grad coding auditor jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio or internship in medical billing, compliance, or health information can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services and Insurance, with employers like The Queen's Medical Center, Optum, and Ascension hiring at this level now.
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- Department: Revenue Cycle Management
- Schedule: Full-Time | Days | Monday-Friday, 6:00am-6:00pm Central Time| 40 hours a week
- Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
- Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
- Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
- Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
- Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
- Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
- Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
- Conduct periodic and ongoing claim audits—meeting volume targets per coder—to ensure coding accuracy, billing compliance, and sufficient clinical documentation.
- Deliver clear audit reports to key stakeholders and develop corrective action plans to resolve documentation and coding gaps.
- Analyze audit data to identify trends and high-risk compliance areas, creating and presenting targeted educational programs for coding teams.
- Assist leadership in managing and refining the system-wide coding and billing auditing and monitoring program.
Proven background in inpatient/outpatient medical coding and compliance auditing. CPC or CCS-P required with 3-5 years of direct coding experience.
Licensure / Certification / Registration
-
Required Credential(s):
- None Required.
-
Preferred Credential(s):
- Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) credentialed from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
- Certified Professional Coder (CPC) credentialed from the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC).
- Reg Health Info Admnstr credentialed from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
- Reg Health Info Tech credentialed from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
Education
- High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, or Associate's degree, or Technical degree required.
Work Experience
- 1 year of experience required.
Additional Preferences:
We will consider RHIA or RHIT with 5+ years of direct coding experience. 1-2 years of E/M (evaluation and management) auditing and strong knowledge of procedural coding, is highly desired.
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Equal employment opportunity employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
Fraud prevention notice
Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process, our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.
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- Location: Remote
- Department: Revenue Cycle Management
- Schedule: Full-Time | Days | Monday-Friday, 6:00am-6:00pm Central Time| 40 hours a week
- Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
- Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
- Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
- Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
- Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
- Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
- Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
- Conduct periodic and ongoing claim audits—meeting volume targets per coder—to ensure coding accuracy, billing compliance, and sufficient clinical documentation.
- Deliver clear audit reports to key stakeholders and develop corrective action plans to resolve documentation and coding gaps.
- Analyze audit data to identify trends and high-risk compliance areas, creating and presenting targeted educational programs for coding teams.
- Assist leadership in managing and refining the system-wide coding and billing auditing and monitoring program.
Proven background in inpatient/outpatient medical coding and compliance auditing. CPC or CCS-P required with 3-5 years of direct coding experience.
Licensure / Certification / Registration
-
Required Credential(s):
- None Required.
-
Preferred Credential(s):
- Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) credentialed from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
- Certified Professional Coder (CPC) credentialed from the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC).
- Reg Health Info Admnstr credentialed from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
- Reg Health Info Tech credentialed from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
Education
- High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, or Associate's degree, or Technical degree required.
Work Experience
- 1 year of experience required.
Additional Preferences:
We will consider RHIA or RHIT with 5+ years of direct coding experience. 1-2 years of E/M (evaluation and management) auditing and strong knowledge of procedural coding, is highly desired.
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Equal employment opportunity employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
Fraud prevention notice
Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process, our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.
E-Verify statement
Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information.
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Entry Level Coding Auditor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level coding auditor job?
Start by earning a recognized coding credential such as a CPC or CCS, which signals foundational competency to employers even without years of experience. Internships, externships through a coding program, or volunteer work in a clinic or billing department strengthen your application. Employers at this level typically look for accuracy in ICD-10 and CPT coding, attention to compliance standards, and willingness to learn audit workflows on the job.
Which companies hire entry level coding auditors?
Companies hiring entry level coding auditors right now include The Queen's Medical Center, Optum, and Ascension, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hospitals, physician groups, revenue cycle management firms, and health insurance companies are among the most active employers at this stage.
Are there remote entry level coding auditor jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by employer. About 50% of entry level coding auditor openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting broader trends in healthcare administration where chart review and compliance work can be done off-site once basic training is complete.
Are these new grad coding auditor jobs?
Yes, many of these postings are new grad and junior roles that explicitly welcome recent graduates and candidates with little or no professional experience. A new grad-friendly posting typically requires zero to two years of experience, accepts an internship or externship in place of full-time history, or values a recognized coding credential and a portfolio of practice audits over a long work record.
Which industries hire the most entry level coding auditors?
Entry Level coding auditor roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services and Insurance, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors generate high volumes of medical records and billing transactions that require ongoing audit oversight, creating steady demand for junior auditors who can support compliance and accuracy goals.