Description

Remote Inpatient Coding Auditor (CCS Certification Required)

Job Title: Remote Inpatient Coding Auditor
Location: 100% Remote
Type: 12-month contract with strong potential extensions or FTE
Start Date: ASAP
Schedule: Mon–Fri, 7.5 hrs/day (37.5 hrs/week) with a mandatory 30-min lunch
Pay: Highly competitive, based on experience

About the Role

We’re hiring a CCS-certified Inpatient Coding Auditor to join a fast-paced, high-volume team. This fully remote role offers top-tier pay and the chance to grow into a full-time position. You’ll review complex inpatient cases, audit DRGs, coach coders, and boost documentation accuracy and compliance.

What You’ll Do

• Audit complex inpatient claims and documentation
• Ensure accuracy per coding and payer-specific guidelines
• Flag documentation gaps and recommend improvements
• Collaborate with CDI teams for better reimbursement + quality scores
• Provide coders with feedback and training
• Join regular coding meetings/committees

What You Need

• CCS Certification (Required)
• 3–5 years’ hospital inpatient coding/auditing experience
• Deep knowledge of ICD-10-CM, PCS, anatomy, medical terms, procedures
• EHR + encoder proficiency
• Ability to pass a coding assessment
• Strong written/verbal communication
• Able to work independently and remotely

Bonus if you have:

• RHIA/RHIT or 5+ years relevant experience
• Experience mentoring coders or training on trends

Assessment Info

Candidates must complete a 2–2.5 hour remote assessment (5 short and 3 complex audit scenarios). Monitored by a manager prior to scheduling an interview.

Why Join?

• Competitive pay
• Fully remote work
• Supportive, experienced team
• Long-term opportunity

Apply Now

Send your resume to: [email protected]
Or apply online: https://jobs.healthcareitleaders.com/job-search