Inpatient Coding Auditor - DRG & QA Champion

Huron Consulting Group Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 35,817 - 49,593; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental and vision coverage

401(k) plan with employer match

Generous paid time-off

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Huron Consulting Group Inc. in Chicago is seeking an Inpatient Coding Auditor to review inpatient coders and offshore auditors, ensuring DRG accuracy of at least 95% and coding quality.

You will communicate findings via phone, email, and instant messaging with client teams and payers, and report to the Huron Managed Services Domestic Coding team. Responsibilities include audits, quality checks, calibration sessions, and preparing reports with clear, actionable feedback.

Qualifications

• 2+ years as inpatient coding auditor and 3+ years in inpatient coding.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent communication and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and in client environments.

Responsibilities

• Audit inpatient coders and auditors for SOP and guidelines.
• Perform quality checks and calibration audits.
• Conduct calibration sessions with offshore teams.
• Prepare audit reports and provide direct feedback.
• Participate in client meetings and internal reviews.
• Monitor guideline compliance and correct errors before rebilling.
• Present findings clearly to leadership.
• Utilize encoder software for ICD‑CM/PCS, MS‑DRG, etc.
• Identify HACs, PSIs impacting data and reimbursement.

Skills

Inpatient coding

Analytics

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem solving

Education

CCS

CIC

CDIP

RHIA

Tools

3M Solventum

Encoder Pro

Codify

Epic

Cerner

Meditech

Job description

Huron Consulting Group Inc. in Chicago is seeking an Inpatient Coding Auditor to review inpatient coders and offshore auditors, ensuring DRG accuracy of at least 95% and coding quality.

You will communicate findings via phone, email, and instant messaging with client teams and payers, and report to the Huron Managed Services Domestic Coding team. Responsibilities include audits, quality checks, calibration sessions, and preparing reports with clear, actionable feedback.