Inpatient Coding Auditor Virtual

Texas Health Huguley FWS; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Inpatient Coding Auditor to join their dynamic team in Tampa. This full-time position offers the opportunity to ensure data integrity and accuracy in coding for inpatient records. You will play a crucial role in auditing, training staff, and collaborating with clinical teams to uphold the highest standards of documentation. With a commitment to professional growth and a supportive environment, this role is perfect for those passionate about making a difference in healthcare. Join a community focused on holistic care and contribute to innovative practices in patient management.

Benefits

Paid Days Off from Day One

Student Loan Repayment Program

Career Development

Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

Mental Health Resources and Support

Qualifications

• 5+ years of inpatient coding experience required.
• CCS certification is mandatory; RHIA or RHIT accepted.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily audits of inpatient records for coding accuracy.
• Collaborate with clinical teams to ensure accurate documentation.
• Maintain a 98% accuracy rate in coding.

Skills

Inpatient Coding

ICD-10-CM

DRG Assignment

Data Integrity Management

Quality Assurance

Education

CCS Certification

RHIA or RHIT Certification

Job description

Job Description - Inpatient Coding Auditor Virtual (25006809)

Job Number: 25006809

Description:

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Paid Days Off from Day One
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Career Development
• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support

Our promise to you: Joining AdventHealth means being part of a community that believes in the wholeness of each person and serves to uplift others in body, mind, and spirit. It’s a place to thrive professionally and grow spiritually by extending the healing ministry of Christ. You will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. Together, we are even better.

Schedule: Full Time

Shift: Days

The community you’ll be caring for:

• AdventHealth Pepin Heart Institute, known for advances in cardiovascular disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and research.
• Surgical Pioneers – the first in Tampa with the latest robotics in spine surgery.
• Building a new six-story surgical and patient care tower for state-of-the-art medical and surgical care.
• Awarded the Get With The Guidelines – Stroke GOLD Quality Achievement Award and recognized as a recipient of the Target: Stroke Honor Roll. Certified as a Primary Stroke Center by The Joint Commission in collaboration with the American Stroke Association.

The role you’ll contribute:

The Inpatient Coding Quality Auditor, under the supervision of the Inpatient Operations Manager, is responsible for daily auditing of records. Works with the Manager to ensure data integrity, train inpatient coding staff, and serve as a resource on coded data issues. Collaborates with the Clinical Documentation Improvement team to ensure charts have consistent and accurate documentation reflecting inpatient admissions.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

• Review records for DRG and overall coding accuracy retrospectively and concurrently.
• Address all third-party/regulatory agency requests for DRG changes or quality studies.
• Review monthly pre-bill accounts for accuracy and report to Corporate.
• Code and abstract charts following ICD-10-CM conventions, applying coding rules per AdventHealth West Florida Division and payor requirements.
• Assign DRGs according to UHDDS rules, ICD-10 conventions, and policies.
• Participate in mortality/risk adjustment reviews.
• Assist with post-payment DRG appeals.
• Maintain a 98% accuracy rate.
• Help manage goals for discharged accounts not yet final billed.
• Review and correct information for the Agency for Healthcare Administration (AHCA).

Qualifications:

Required experience and skills:

• Minimum of 5 years’ inpatient coding experience.
• CCS certification required; RHIA or RHIT accepted in lieu of CCS.

Organization: AdventHealth Tampa

Primary Location: Tampa, FL

Work Locations: ADVENTHEALTH TAMPA, 3100 E FLETCHER AVE, Tampa, FL 33613

Operating Unit: AdventHealth West Florida Division