Inpatient Audit Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Conduct audits of inpatient facility coding for onboarding, targeted reviews, service level agreements, and various other review types utilizing MS DRG or APR DRGs.

• Offer clear justifications for any changes identified, complete with references and documentation locations.

• Stay updated on regulatory modifications.

• Manage and prioritize multiple cases simultaneously to maintain workflow and turnaround times.

• Provide education to coders throughout the auditing process.

• Operate in a professional, efficient, and optimistic manner.

• Comply with the code of ethics established by the American Health Information Management Association.

• Deliver high-quality, customer-centric, professional, adaptable, and reliable service.

• Execute complex work functions and make informed decisions.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 5 years of experience in facility inpatient coding and/or auditing.

• CCS (preferred), RHIA or RHIT credentials are preferred.

• Experience with spinal coding is advantageous.

• Exceptional skills in query writing.

• Capability to handle multiple tasks across various clients.

• Strong problem-solving abilities and critical-thinking skills.

• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage workload with minimal oversight.

• Excellent time-management abilities.

• Maintain a 95% accuracy rate for DRG coding.

• Familiarity with various software platforms including Epic, Cerner, and other widely used EMRs.

• A strong focus on customer service, demonstrating professionalism, adaptability, reliability, eagerness to learn, commitment to excellence, and dedication to the profession.

• Strong organizational, teamwork, and leadership capabilities.

• No employment sponsorship available.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision coverage.

• 401k Savings Plan with matching contributions.

• Two weeks of paid time off.

• Paid Holidays.

• Floating Holidays.

• Complimentary CEUs each year.

• Stipend provided to assist with education and professional dues (AHIMA/AAPC) if applicable.

• Equipment provided: monitor, laptop, mouse, headset, and keyboard.

• Comprehensive training led by a credentialed professional coding manager.

• Exceptional service-oriented management and mentorship.