Description
Remote Inpatient Coding Auditor (CCS Certification Required)
Location: 100% Remote
Contract Duration: 12 months plus extensions. Possibility of transitioning to an FTE
Pay Rate: Highly competitive based on experience.
Hours: Monday - Friday, 7.5 hours/day (37.5 hours/week), mandatory 30-minute lunch break
Start Date: ASAP
Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Inpatient Coding Auditor to join our team in a fast-paced, high-volume healthcare environment. This role is fully remote and offers competitive pay. The ideal candidate will have a CCS Certification (Certified Coding Specialist), 3-5 years of inpatient coding and auditing experience, and the ability to manage complex cases efficiently.
You will be responsible for auditing the most complex inpatient service types, providing feedback to coders, and improving coding compliance. If you have experience working in large healthcare organizations and thrive in a challenging, dynamic setting, we encourage you to apply.
Additional roles available including Outpatient Coding Auditor and CDI Supervisor positions
Key Responsibilities:
Review daily audit work queue assignments and audit documentation, coding, and DRG Grouper of each claim.
Ensure coding accuracy according to established guidelines and reimbursement requirements unique to individual payers.
Utilize coding resources to justify accurate codes.
Discuss audit findings with coders and escalate issues to the Coding Manager when necessary.
Identify documentation deficiencies and opportunities to improve Severity of Illness and Risk of Mortality.
Collaborate with Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) teams to optimize reimbursement and quality measures.
Provide education and training to coders based on identified trends in errors.
Attend and participate in meetings and committees related to coding.
Minimum Qualifications:
CCS Certification (Certified Coding Specialist) – Required.
3-5 years of hospital-based inpatient coding/auditing/chart review experience, with a focus on advanced ICD-10-CM and PCS coding.
Experience working with high-volume/complex cases in large healthcare organizations.
Strong knowledge of anatomy, disease processes, medical terminology, pharmacology, and surgical procedures.
Proficient use of electronic health records (EHRs) and encoder systems.
Ability to pass a coding competency assessment demonstrating proficiency in inpatient coding.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently while engaging with the remote coding team.
Preferred Qualifications:
RHIA, RHIT, or related healthcare degree (or 5+ years of experience in lieu of a degree).
Previous experience mentoring coders and providing educational feedback.
Assessment Details:
Candidates who pass the interview will be required to take a Coding Auditor Assessment. This 2-part exam takes approximately 2 to 2.5 hours and includes 5 short scenarios and 3 complex cases to audit. The assessment will be remotely monitored by a manager.
Why Join Us?
Competitive pay and the opportunity to extend your contract.
Work from the comfort of your own home.
Collaborate with a team of experienced healthcare professionals.
How to Apply:
Please send your resume directly to Jonathan Jenkins at jonathan.jenkins@healthcareitleaders.com
Or apply via the Healthcare IT Leaders website at https://jobs.healthcareitleaders.com/job-search
