Coding Auditor & Education Advisor (Remote)

Phoebe Putney Health System

United States

Remote

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Phoebe Putney Health System is seeking an experienced Acute Inpatient Coding Auditor with a strong background in hospital inpatient coding and auditing. The role focuses on facility-based inpatient services, DRG assignment, and ensuring ICD-10-CM/PCS accuracy and compliant documentation.

The ideal candidate will audit medical records, educate clinicians, and train coders on reimbursement guidelines, with emphasis on official coding guidelines and payer regulations.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management or related field; or Associate degree with 4+ years relevant experience.
4–5 years experience with ICD-9/ICD-10/HCPCS coding in hospital inpatient setting.
4–5 years knowledge of medical terminologies, pathophysiology, and pharmacology.
4–5 years experience with MS-DRG, DRG, APC reimbursement methodologies.
Required CCS certification; RHIT/RHIA and other AHIMA credentials preferred.

Responsibilities

Audit inpatient facility records to assign ICD-10-CM/PCS and HCPCS codes.
Educate physicians and staff to ensure complete documentation.
Query physicians to resolve documentation gaps for compliant coding and billing.
Train coders on coding and reimbursement guidelines.
Research audit results and respond to denials with corrective actions.

Skills

ICD-10 coding

Inpatient auditing

MS-DRG analysis

Documentation improvement

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Health Information Management

Associate Degree with 4+ years experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Number:

30780

Location:

Remote - Georgia

Street Address:

Remote Address

City, State:

Remote, Georgia

Zip Code:

31701

Department:

PPHS HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

Shift:

First Shift

Job Type:

Full time

Posted Date:

2025-01-21

Job Description Summary:

Description:

We are seeking an experienced Acute Inpatient Coding Auditor with recent acute care hospital experience. This role is responsible for auditing facility-based inpatient coding, DRG assignment, ICD-10-CM/PCS coding accuracy, documentation review, and compliance. Candidates must have a strong background in acute inpatient hospital coding and auditing.

This position focuses exclusively on facility (hospital) inpatient services and is not a professional fee/physician coding role.

JOB SUMMARY:

Audits medical record documentation and coding to extract data and determine appropriate ICD-10-CM/PCS and HCPCS codes for billing, internal and external reporting, and compliance with the Official Coding Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, payer regulations, and hospital policy. Educates physicians and clinical personnel to ensure complete documentation in the medical record and queries physicians to resolve incomplete or conflicting information to ensure compliant coding and billing practices. Educates and trains coders to ensure both a working knowledge of coding and reimbursement guidelines and successful career ladder completion, including the development of training materials and reference documents. Researches audit results, error reports, and denials and resolves by successful appeal, staff education, and correction of discrepancies.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines
Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization
Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures
Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs)
Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

General environment: Works in a well-lighted, air-conditioned area, with moderate noise levels.
May be required to change from one task to another of different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
May be scheduled as needed including overtime

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

4 year / Bachelor’s Degree in Health Information Management or related medical degree (Required) ;In lieu of a Bachelor’s Degree; an Associate Degree and a Minimum of 4 years additional relevant experience is acceptable.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

4 - 5 years Experience with ICD-9, ICD-10, and HCPCS coding including hospital inpatient medical records (Required
4 - 5 years Extensive knowledge of medical terminology, pathophysiology, and pharmacology (Required)
4 - 5 years Experience calculating and analyzing MS-DRG, DRG, APC, and other payer reimbursement methodologies (Required)

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURES:

Required Certifications/Licensures: Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
Preferred Certifications/Licensures: Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), AHIMA Approved ICD-10 Trainer

GENERAL SKILLS: