Coding Education Auditor Inpatient

Johns Hopkins Medicine; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Coding Education Auditor to enhance coding quality in the Inpatient Coding Division. This role involves developing educational initiatives, analyzing coding practices, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in inpatient coding, strong analytical skills, and a passion for education. Join a diverse and collaborative environment that values employee growth and well-being, and contribute to improving healthcare delivery through quality coding practices. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a supportive workplace.

Benefits

Career growth and development

Employee and Dependent Tuition Assistance

Diverse and collaborative working environment

Affordable and comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• 5+ years of inpatient coding experience required.
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Develop education and coding quality improvement initiatives.
• Analyze and resolve coding and documentation issues.

Skills

Inpatient Coding

Coding Quality Improvement

Education and Training

Compliance Knowledge

Education

Associate’s degree in Health Information Management

Tools

nThrive DNA Learning Management System

Job description

YOU BELONG HERE

What Awaits You?

• Career growth and development
• Employee and Dependent Tuition Assistance
• Diverse and collaborative working environment
• Affordable and comprehensive benefits package

Our competitive Benefit Package is designed to support the well-being and financial security of our employees. You can explore the details of our benefits offering by visiting the following link: https://jhhs.mybenefitsjhhs.com/

Position Summary:

The Coding Education Auditor - Inpatient will be responsible for developing education and coding quality improvement initiatives for the Inpatient Coding Division at JHHS. The Auditor analyzes, reviews, and resolves coding and documentation issues related to reimbursement, compliance, and revenue enhancement. They perform focused second-level coding quality reviews to improve coding quality across inpatient Coding Specialists. The Auditor documents trends of inaccurate coding and high-risk areas for compliance issues, offering recommendations for improvement to maintain at least 95% coding quality across JHHS. They utilize the nThrive DNA learning management system for coding education and skills development. Additionally, the Auditor conducts investigations and research of policies, guidelines, and precedent cases in sources like the Federal Register, AHA Coding Clinic, and AHIMA Journal to support internal policy development. The role also involves researching AHRQ, RAC SOW, OIG Coding Compliance Plan, and CCI Guidelines to assist in planning internal audits. The Auditor supports special projects assigned by the Coordinator, Inpatient Education & Audits.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

Associate’s degree in Health Information Management or a related healthcare field with required credentials, or equivalent work experience of two years in HIM inpatient coding, plus one year of education experience (total 4 years).

Required Licensure/Certification:

Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) certification required. RHIT or RHIA credentials preferred. Candidate must pass the AHIMA inpatient Coding Specialist IV assessment prior to hire.

Work Experience:

Minimum of 5 years inpatient coding experience required. 1 year of education, training, and auditing experience preferred.

Salary Range: Minimum $28.47/hour - Maximum $47.00/hour. Compensation will be based on experience and role scope. Salary discussions will occur during screening if the range is not specified.

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Diversity and Inclusion:

Johns Hopkins Medicine values diversity and inclusion. We are committed to creating a welcoming environment where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission, and participate in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplaces.