Nurse Auditor Salary

Nurse auditors are tasked with analyzing medical records for patients to determine whether the documentation correctly identifies the patient's quality of care, medical necessities, ability to pay insurance, and utilization of their stay.

Nurse auditors must ensure that patients have the proper medical care and treatment which is reflected by the correct documentation, and they must also ensure that this paperwork adheres to all charging practices and legal standards. This includes reviewing optimal billing methods, specific advice if care is denied, and understanding the appeal process. Nurse auditors work primarily in health care settings ranging from hospitals to urgent-care centers, and they work with a variety of hospital staff ranging from doctors and nurses to human resources (HR) and accounting.

An RN degree in nursing and at least two years of experience in auditing are generally required for this position. Shifts can vary greatly depending on the employer and location, but are typically long and may last up to twelve hours. (Copyright 2017 PayScale.com)

Nurse Auditor Tasks

• Performs audits to identify and resolve discrepancies on paid care accounts, patient billing accounts and other government accounts.
• Protect the hospital's financial interests by reviewing third party charges, grievances and other billing issues.
• Serve as clinical and financial consultant to patient accounts and hospital departments.
• Review and audit billing, reimbursements and internal documentation to ensure adherence to technical guidelines.