Intern - Associate Auditor Medical Coding Validation

<h2>Overview</h2> <p>The intern will assist with a Principal Diagnosis AI Audit project.  We're looking for a student intern, in a HIM related degree program, who has already completed a medical coding course (preferably inpatient coding).  You will be using that coding knowledge to review AI related decisions, from a test environment, and identify missed coding/auditing opportunities.   This work will support innovation across the Clinical Chart Validation Team’s audit selection pipeline. This will be a strong learning opportunity to gain hands-on experience in audit analytics, opportunity assessment, and cross‑functional collaboration while supporting real-world healthcare innovation initiatives.</p> <h2>Responsibilities</h2> <ul> <li>Analyzes and Audits Claims. Integrates medical chart coding principles, clinical guidelines and objectivity in performance of medical audit activities. Draws on advanced ICD-10 coding expertise, clinical guidelines, and industry knowledge to substantiate conclusions. This review may include medical record review and/or episode of care reviews. Performs work independently.</li> <li>Effectively Utilizes Audit Tools. Utilizes Cotiviti proprietary auditing systems with a high level of proficiency to make audit determinations.</li> <li>Meets or Exceeds Standards/Guidelines for Productivity. Maintains production goals set by the audit operations management team.</li> <li>Complete all special projects and other duties as assigned. </li> <li>Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation. </li> </ul> <h2>Qualifications</h2> <ul> <li>Enrolled in higher education BS or MS program with clinical or health information management focus</li> <li>Successful completion of an ICD-10 and PCS coding course is required (coding certification preferred i.e., RHIA, RHIT, CCP, CCS)</li> <li>Basic to Intermediate knowledge of medical and coding terminology is required. </li> <li>Proficiency in Word, Access, Excel, TEAMS, and other applications.</li> <li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills.</li> <li>Self-motivated and self-organizing worker and learner.</li> <li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills.</li> </ul> <p>Base compensation ranges from $21.00 to $23.00 per hour. Specific offers are determined by various factors, such as experience, education, skills, certifications, and other business needs.</p> <p> </p> <p>Nonexempt employees are eligible to receive overtime pay for hours worked in excess of 40 hours in a given week, or as otherwise required by applicable state law. </p> <p> </p> <p>Since this job will be based remotely, all interviews will be conducted virtually.</p> <p> </p> <p>Date of posting: 4/15/2026</p> <p>Applications are assessed on a rolling basis. We anticipate that the application window will close on 5/15/2026, but the application window may change depending on the volume of applications received or close immediately if a qualified candidate is selected.</p> <p> </p> <p>#LI-JB1</p> <p>#LI-remote</p> <p>#intern</p> <p></p>

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