Inpatient Rehab Auditor

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

📋 Description

• Conduct scheduled quality assurance evaluations for both internal teams and external client organizations.

• Perform onboarding audits and provide training for newly recruited inpatient coders.

• Facilitate training sessions and offer educational feedback to coders, including those located at client sites.

• Ensure accurate data abstraction into client electronic medical record systems.

• Validate Present on Admission indicators and identify any missing or inappropriate provider queries.

• Communicate quality issues and audit results to management and client representatives.

• Assist in the creation, implementation, and monitoring of quality improvement action plans.

• Maintain reports and track accuracy rates for coders and clients.

• Address client quality assurance needs and respond to inquiries.

• Provide educational sessions on error trends to coders and client teams.

• Inform management of compliance concerns or incidents.

• Handle patient information in compliance with HIPAA regulations.

• Participate in educational conference calls and client meetings as needed.

• Uphold required productivity and quality standards.

• Carry out additional project duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Valid AHIMA coding credential is required.

• A minimum of 3 years of inpatient coding experience in an acute care setting is necessary.

• At least 3 years of auditing experience is required.

• Recommended minimum of 5 years of coding experience.

• Recommended minimum of 3 years of experience in a Trauma Level 1 and Academic Teaching facility.

• Proficiency in ICD-10-PCS coding is essential.

• Experience with IRF-PAI, IGC, and CMG auditing.

• Familiarity with Official ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS Guidelines, UHDDS guidelines, and CMS directives.

• Understanding of AHA POA guidelines.

• Knowledge of HIPAA Privacy and Security Regulations.

• Ability to meet coding credential maintenance requirements.

• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

• Visa sponsorship is not available.

• Strong skills in collaboration, analytical thinking, problem-solving, communication, presentation, time management, and organization.

• Ability to self-motivate and work independently.

• Commitment to confidentiality, discretion, quality standards, and adherence to company Core Values.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary.

• 401(k) plan with company matching.

• Medical insurance coverage.

• Dental insurance coverage.

• Vision insurance coverage.

• Life insurance coverage.

• Short-term disability insurance.

• Long-term disability insurance.

• Paid Time Off (PTO) policy.

• Opportunity to work remotely from a home office environment.