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Summary:
HCC Coding Auditor Senior will perform code audits and abstraction using the Official Coding Guidelines for ICD-10-CM, AHA Coding Clinic Guidance, and in accordance with all state regulations, federal regulations, internal policies, and internal procedures. The HCC Coding Auditor Senior will be involved with activities of quality assurance auditing and risk adjustment code abstraction for the following programs: including but not limited to, Commercial Risk Adjustment, Medicare Advantage Risk Adjustment, and HHS and Medicare RADV (Risk Adjustment Data Validation). This is an onsite position with a remote option.
Responsibilities:
- Perform Medical Record reviews and audits based on organizational priorities. These can include both prospective and concurrent Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) workflows as well as retrospective auditing. Review and audits may lead to the addition, deletion, adjustment, or confirmation of diagnoses for risk adjustment.
- Perform code abstraction and/or coding quality audits of medical records to ensure ICD-10-CM codes are accurately assigned and supported by clinical documentation to ensure adherence with CMS (HCC) Risk Adjustment guidelines.
- Perform coding quality audits within multiple EMRs, databases, and/or vendor platforms to support both employed and independent clinic risk adjustment strategies.
- Identifies revenue, reimbursement, and provider educational opportunities while remaining compliant with state and federal regulations.
- Prepare and/or perform auditing analysis and provide feedback on noncompliance issues detected through auditing.
- Complies with all aspects of coding, abides by all ethical standards, and adheres to official coding guidelines.
- Conduct provider education and training regarding risk adjustment to help ensure accurate CMS payment and to improve the quality of care. This includes training venues such as provider offices, hospitals, webinars, conference calls, email correspondence, etc.
- Provides measurable, actionable solutions to providers that will result in improved accuracy for documentation and coding practices to ensure chronic conditions are recaptured annually.
- Ensures that rendered physician services for claim submission and any subsequent payments are as accurate as possible while complying with regulatory guidelines including CMS, DHS, and OIG.
- Assist coding leadership by making recommendations for process improvements to further enhance coding quality goals and outcomes.
- Responsible for maintaining current knowledge of coding guidelines and relevant federal regulations through the use of current ICD-10-CM manual and other relevant material.
Requirements:
Education/Skills
- High School Diploma required or equivalent.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to drive within assigned areas or overnight travel for internal or external meetings.
- Capacity to attend remote provider meetings day/evening/weekends as needed within assigned regions as defined by manager/leadership.
Experience
- At least three (3) years of hospital inpatient/outpatient or medical office coding experience, preferably three (3) years risk adjustment coding experience.
- Prior experience teaching/training others on correct coding guidelines and have the ability to present to large groups of Physicians/Providers.
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
- Coding certification required through AHIMA or AAPC (at least two of the below):
- Certified Professional Coder (CPC) required
- Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC) preferred
- Certified Coding Specialist for Providers (CCS-P) preferred
- Registered Health Information Management Technician (RHIT) preferred
- Certified Coding Specialist for Providers (CPMA) preferred
- Certified Coding Specialist for Providers (CDEO) preferred
Work Schedule:
5 Days - 8 Hours
Work Type:
Full Time
Description
Summary:
HCC Coding Auditor Senior will perform code audits and abstraction using the Official Coding Guidelines for ICD-10-CM, AHA Coding Clinic Guidance, and in accordance with all state regulations, federal regulations, internal policies, and internal procedures. The HCC Coding Auditor Senior will be involved with activities of quality assurance auditing and risk adjustment code abstraction for the following programs: including but not limited to, Commercial Risk Adjustment, Medicare Advantage Risk Adjustment, and HHS and Medicare RADV (Risk Adjustment Data Validation). This is an onsite position with a remote option.
Responsibilities:
- Perform Medical Record reviews and audits based on organizational priorities. These can include both prospective and concurrent Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) workflows as well as retrospective auditing. Review and audits may lead to the addition, deletion, adjustment, or confirmation of diagnoses for risk adjustment.
- Perform code abstraction and/or coding quality audits of medical records to ensure ICD-10-CM codes are accurately assigned and supported by clinical documentation to ensure adherence with CMS (HCC) Risk Adjustment guidelines.
- Perform coding quality audits within multiple EMRs, databases, and/or vendor platforms to support both employed and independent clinic risk adjustment strategies.
- Identifies revenue, reimbursement, and provider educational opportunities while remaining compliant with state and federal regulations.
- Prepare and/or perform auditing analysis and provide feedback on noncompliance issues detected through auditing.
- Complies with all aspects of coding, abides by all ethical standards, and adheres to official coding guidelines.
- Conduct provider education and training regarding risk adjustment to help ensure accurate CMS payment and to improve the quality of care. This includes training venues such as provider offices, hospitals, webinars, conference calls, email correspondence, etc.
- Provides measurable, actionable solutions to providers that will result in improved accuracy for documentation and coding practices to ensure chronic conditions are recaptured annually.
- Ensures that rendered physician services for claim submission and any subsequent payments are as accurate as possible while complying with regulatory guidelines including CMS, DHS, and OIG.
- Assist coding leadership by making recommendations for process improvements to further enhance coding quality goals and outcomes.
- Responsible for maintaining current knowledge of coding guidelines and relevant federal regulations through the use of current ICD-10-CM manual and other relevant material.
Requirements:
Education/Skills
- High School Diploma required or equivalent.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to drive within assigned areas or overnight travel for internal or external meetings.
- Capacity to attend remote provider meetings day/evening/weekends as needed within assigned regions as defined by manager/leadership.
Experience
- At least three (3) years of hospital inpatient/outpatient or medical office coding experience, preferably three (3) years risk adjustment coding experience.
- Prior experience teaching/training others on correct coding guidelines and have the ability to present to large groups of Physicians/Providers.
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
- Coding certification required through AHIMA or AAPC (at least two of the below):
- Certified Professional Coder (CPC) required
- Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC) preferred
- Certified Coding Specialist for Providers (CCS-P) preferred
- Registered Health Information Management Technician (RHIT) preferred
- Certified Coding Specialist for Providers (CPMA) preferred
- Certified Coding Specialist for Providers (CDEO) preferred
Work Schedule:
5 Days - 8 Hours
Work Type:
Full Time
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Field Auditor
Align your credentials with PERM audit requirements
PERM requires your employer to define a minimum degree requirement for the role. A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is the baseline; a master's or CPA credential strengthens your EB-2 eligibility and shortens the employer's recruitment documentation burden.
Target employers with active compliance functions
Internal audit departments at publicly traded companies, regulated financial institutions, and government contractors file PERM more routinely than small firms. These employers already have immigration counsel on retainer, which accelerates the sponsorship conversation from offer to filing.
Verify the job's prevailing wage tier before accepting
Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the prevailing wage for Field Auditor under SOC code 13-2011 in your target metro. Your offered salary must meet or exceed that figure, or DOL will reject the LCA and stall the entire green card process.
Search for green card sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Filter Field Auditor listings by green card sponsorship history using Migrate Mate. You'll see which employers have filed PERM for audit roles previously, letting you prioritize outreach toward organizations that have already navigated the process for your job category.
Understand how EB-3 filing timelines affect your start date
PERM certification alone takes six to twelve months before the I-140 is even filed. Negotiate your start date and any bridge visa status, typically H-1B visa or O-1 visa, with your employer upfront so immigration delays don't create an authorization gap after you've accepted the offer.
Request the employer's PERM job description in writing early
The duties listed in your PERM application must match your actual role at audit. If the description is drafted too narrowly or too broadly, DOL can audit the application years later. Ask your employer's immigration attorney to share a draft before signing your offer letter.
Green Card Field Auditor: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Field Auditor role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Field Auditor positions most commonly qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers requiring at least a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. If the role requires an advanced degree or your credentials include a master's degree or CPA licensure, your employer may be able to file under EB-2 instead, which can offer priority date advantages depending on your country of birth.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B is a temporary status capped at 85,000 per year and subject to an annual lottery. Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 is permanent, has no annual cap at the petition level, and results in lawful permanent residency. The tradeoff is time: PERM takes six to eighteen months before you even reach the visa queue, whereas H-1B can authorize work within months of approval.
Which employers regularly sponsor Field Auditors for green cards?
Publicly traded corporations with internal audit teams, Big Four and regional accounting firms, federal government contractors, and regulated financial institutions file PERM for audit roles most consistently. These employers have established immigration programs and in-house or retained immigration counsel, which makes the process smoother. Use Migrate Mate to find Field Auditor listings filtered by green card sponsorship history so you can focus your applications on employers who have done this before.
What does the PERM labor certification process require from me as the candidate?
Your primary obligation is accurate documentation of your qualifications. USCIS and DOL require that you genuinely meet the minimum requirements listed in the PERM application, no more and no less. Overstating credentials or listing qualifications you don't hold can result in denial or revocation years later. You'll also need to provide educational transcripts, employment records, and sometimes a credential evaluation if your degree was earned outside the United States.
Can I switch employers after my employer files the PERM for my Field Auditor role?
You can port your I-140 to a new employer in a same or similar occupation once the petition has been approved and your priority date is within 180 days of being current, under AC21 portability rules. Field Auditor and related audit or compliance roles are often close enough in SOC classification to qualify. Confirm the new role matches your approved petition's occupational category with an immigration attorney before making the move.