Inpatient Auditor - Coding Integrity Specialist

Huron Consulting Group Inc

Base: $26.44 - $36.06 ph; bonus/equity: not specif...
Fully remote
Inpatient coding audit experience
Icd-10-cm and icd-10-pcs proficiency
Ms-drg and apr-drg assignment skills
The Inpatient Coding Auditor will be responsible for auditing inpatient coders and offshore auditors to ensure coding accuracy standards are met

Job Summary

  • The Inpatient Coding Auditor will be responsible for auditing inpatient coders and offshore auditors to ensure coding accuracy standards are met.
  • This role requires utilizing encoder software applications to assign ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, MS-DRG, and APR-DRG codes according to federal and association guidelines.
  • Candidates must maintain a minimum of 95% DRG and coding accuracy rates while resolving coding-related denials and ensuring compliance with AHIMA standards.

Matching Summary

The Inpatient Coding Auditor will be responsible for auditing inpatient coders and offshore auditors to ensure coding accuracy standards are met.

Salary

Base: $26.44 - $36.06 per hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision coverage and wellness programs

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Inpatient coding audit experience
  • ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS proficiency
  • MS-DRG and APR-DRG assignment skills
  • Encoder software application usage
  • AHIMA coding guidelines knowledge
  • 95% coding accuracy rate maintenance

Nice-to-have

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Effective cross-functional communication
  • Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment
  • Experience with revenue cycle process flow
  • Flexible and adaptable to changes

Key Requirements

  • Current permanent United States Work Authorization
  • 2+ years previous experience as an inpatient coding auditor
  • 3+ years previous experience in coding inpatient hospital accounts
  • Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC)
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office suite

Work Rights

Must have current permanent US work authorization

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