Patient Financial Concepts
Paterson, NJ
Inpatient Coding Auditor The Inpatient Coding Auditor is responsible for auditing inpatient coding and DRG assignment to ensure accurate ICD-10-CM/PCS coding, documentation support, and compliance with official guidelines and payer requirements. This role tracks audit outcomes, supports corrective actions, and provides education to improve coding quality and reduce audit risk. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Review entire medical record to confirm correct assignment of ICD-10-CM/PCS coding, sequencing and POA to ensure proper assignment of MS-DRG/APR-DRG. Review clinical documentation for guideline compliance, clinical support, and accurate capture of CC/MCC and key secondary diagnoses and procedures. Identify trends, root causes, and compliance risks; recommend corrective actions and process improvements in collaboration with coding leadership and CDI. Work closely with leadership create and prepare detailed audit reports, including findings,...