Coding Quality Auditor and Specialist / Remote / Select States

Freddie Mac; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Freddie Mac is seeking an experienced Inpatient Coding Educator to lead quality improvement efforts in a fully remote role. Your expertise will support clinical documentation processes across multiple hospital sites, offering opportunities for career advancement in a collaborative environment focused on impactful work. Candidates should have a solid background in inpatient coding, strong educator skills, and relevant AHIMA certifications.

Benefits

Fully remote position

Flexibility in work hours

Opportunities for career advancement

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of inpatient coding experience at an academic medical center.
• Active credentialing required with deep understanding of complex clinical cases.
• Experience in educating and auditing in large hospitals.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams on audit findings and document improvements.
• Educate staff on best practices for documentation and compliance.
• Analyze coding data; develop action plans and training materials.

Skills

Clinical documentation improvement

Coding education

Quality analysis

Education

AHIMA credential (RHIA, RHIT, or CCS)

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Employer Industry: Academic Health System

Why consider this job opportunity:
- Salary up to $100,000
- Opportunity for career advancement and growth within the organization
- Fully remote position with flexibility in work hours
- Engage in impactful work that supports quality improvement across multiple hospital sites
- Collaborate with clinical teams to enhance documentation accuracy and coding education
- Participate in advanced project work related to quality metrics and outcomes

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
- Collaborate with clinical documentation improvement (CDI), coding teams, and clinical staff on audit findings and documentation improvements
- Conduct mortality and Diagnosis-Related Group (DRG) reviews focusing on quality outcomes
- Educate clinicians and coders on best practices for documentation and compliance
- Analyze coding and quality data; develop strategic action plans and educational materials
- Prepare and deliver staff training and presentations on coding topics

What is Required (Qualifications):
- Minimum of 5 years of inpatient coding experience at an academic medical center or Level I Trauma hospital
- Previous educator/auditor experience in a large hospital or health system
- Deep understanding of complex clinical cases, including trauma, spinal fusion, and sepsis
- Active AHIMA credential (RHIA, RHIT, or CCS)
- CDIP or CCDS certification required

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
- Bachelor's degree (in progress considered); Master's degree preferred
- Experience in project management and quality analysis
- Familiarity with CMS star ratings, Leapfrog, and USNWR quality metrics

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