Coding Compliance Auditor Remote (EST or CST Time Zones Only) $35–$38/hr 13-Week Contract | Potential Contract-to-Hire Opportunity Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Coding Compliance Auditor to join a healthcare organization on a remote contract basis. This position is responsible for auditing inpatient and outpatient coding, ensuring coding accuracy, regulatory compliance, and appropriate reimbursement. This role is ideal for candidates with strong inpatient auditing experience, advanced ICD-10 coding knowledge, and a passion for coding quality, education, and compliance. Please Note: Qualified candidates will be required to complete a coding assessment prior to the interview process. Key Responsibilities Coding Audits & Compliance Audit inpatient, outpatient, observation, and ambulatory surgery encounters. Review ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and CPT coding assignments for accuracy and compliance. Audit complex inpatient cases including trauma, critical care, rehabilitation, neurology, and other specialty areas. Validate APR-DRG, SOI, ROM, and POA assignments. Ensure compliance with federal regulations, coding guidelines, and industry standards. Coding Quality & Education Serve as a coding subject matter expert. Conduct focused audits and quality reviews. Monitor coding accuracy and productivity metrics. Provide education, coaching, and feedback to coding professionals. Assist with onboarding and training of new coding staff. Collaboration & Process Improvement Partner with Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) teams and coding specialists. Assist with coding query development and documentation clarification. Research new procedures, technologies, and coding updates. Communicate coding findings and recommendations to leadership and operational teams. Required Qualifications Education High School Diploma or GED required. Formal training in ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and CPT coding. Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred. Experience Minimum 2 years of ICD-10-CM/ICD-10-PCS coding and abstracting experience in a Level I Trauma facility OR Minimum 4 years of inpatient hospital coding experience. 2–3 years of ambulatory/outpatient coding experience. Inpatient auditing experience is required. Required Certifications Candidates must possess one of the following: CCS (Certified Coding Specialist) RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician) RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator) CIC (Certified Inpatient Coder) Preferred Experience Trauma coding Complex inpatient coding CDI collaboration APR-DRG validation Coding education and training Quality assurance audits Regulatory compliance reviews Schedule Flexible schedule available Core business hours: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM Candidates must reside and work within EST or CST time zones Why Apply? Fully remote opportunity Competitive pay rate of $35–$38/hr Opportunity to transition into a long-term role Flexible work schedule Work with a collaborative healthcare coding and compliance team If you have strong inpatient auditing experience and advanced coding expertise, we'd love to hear from you.