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COTIVITI, INC. Intern - Associate Auditor Medical Coding Validation in SOUTH JORDAN, Utah
Intern - Associate Auditor Medical Coding Validation
Job Locations
US-Remote
ID
2026-18728
Category
Internship
Position Type
Full-Time
Overview
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 crossfunctional collaboration while supporting real-world healthcare innovation initiatives.
Responsibilities
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.
Effectively Utilizes Audit Tools. Utilizes Cotiviti proprietary auditing systems with a high level of proficiency to make audit determinations.
Meets or Exceeds Standards/Guidelines for Productivity. Maintains production goals set by the audit operations management team.
Complete all special projects and other duties as assigned.
Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
Qualifications
Enrolled in higher education BS or MS program with clinical or health information management focus
Successful completion of an ICD-10 and PCS coding course is required (coding certification preferred i.e., RHIA, RHIT, CCP, CCS)
Basic to Intermediate knowledge of medical and coding terminology is required.
Proficiency in Word, Access, Excel, TEAMS, and other applications.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Self-motivated and self-organizing worker and learner.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
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.
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.
Since this job will be based remotely, all interviews will be conducted virtually.
Date of posting: 4/15/2026
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.
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