Job Title
Senior Inpatient Coding Auditor
Location
Remote – United States
Industry
Healthcare / Health Information Management / Medical Coding
Pay
$30–$40/hour
Benefits
This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)
About Our Client
Our client is a large healthcare organization seeking an experienced Senior Inpatient Coding Auditor to support its inpatient coding and auditing team. This is a remote contract opportunity with the potential for extension and permanent conversion based on performance and business needs.
Job Description
The Senior Inpatient Coding Auditor will be responsible for auditing complex inpatient accounts within a Level I Trauma/Teaching Hospital environment . This position will review coder-assigned accounts, validate coding accuracy, and provide real-time feedback to coding staff.
The auditor will work from an assigned queue consisting of a variety of complex and high-dollar inpatient cases.
Key Responsibilities
Audit inpatient coding for complex Level I Trauma and teaching hospital accounts
Review cases involving Trauma, NICU, Moms/Babies, Spinal Fusions, Internal Medicine, Cardiology/Vascular, TAVR, Kidney Transplants, and other complex inpatient services
Audit high-dollar inpatient accounts, including cases valued at $350K+
Validate ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS code assignment, sequencing, and documentation
Utilize Epic and 3M 360 to review accounts and complete coding audits
Provide coders with real-time feedback based on audit findings
Maintain approximately 2 audits per hour
Maintain a 95% quality/accuracy standard
Work accounts based on assigned queue, discharge date, and account value
Qualifications
Active AAPC or AHIMA coding certification required
Minimum 5 years of inpatient coding experience
Strong experience within a Level I Trauma and/or Teaching Hospital environment
Must have experience coding/auditing both high-dollar complex cases AND Moms/Babies
Strong ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS knowledge
Experience with Epic and 3M 360 highly preferred
Experience auditing inpatient coders and providing coding feedback preferred
Must score 85% or higher on the required inpatient coding assessment
Additional Details
Schedule: Monday–Friday
Available schedules include 7:00 AM–3:30 PM EST or 8:00 AM–4:30 PM EST
Position Type: Contract with potential for extension or permanent conversion
Start Date: ASAP
Candidates will complete an inpatient coding assessment followed by a Teams interview
Assessment includes ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and provider-related questions
Computer equipment will be provided
Candidates must have a working camera and microphone for the interview
Perks
100% remote opportunity
Opportunity for long-term extension and potential permanent conversion
Work with complex Level I Trauma and teaching hospital cases
Exposure to high-level inpatient auditing and complex specialty cases
Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.
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