Inpatient Coding Auditor Virtual

AdventHealth; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

AdventHealth is seeking an Inpatient Coding Quality Auditor responsible for auditing inpatient records, ensuring coding accuracy, and training staff. This role requires collaboration with clinical teams to maintain high standards in documentation and coding integrity.

Benefits

Paid Days Off from Day One

Student Loan Repayment Program

Career Development

Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

Mental Health Resources and Support

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience coding inpatient records.

Responsibilities

• Daily auditing of records and ensuring integrity of coded data.
• Collaborate with Clinical Documentation Improvement team.

Skills

Coding Accuracy

Documentation

Education

CCS Certification

RHIA or RHIT

Job description

Benefits and Perks

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 something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person and serves to uplift others in body, mind, and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can 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 and Shift

Schedule: Full Time

Shift: Days

The Community You’ll Be Caring For

• AdventHealth Division
• 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 by The Joint Commission as a Primary Stroke Center.

The Role You’ll Contribute To

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

The Value You’ll Bring to the Team

• Review records for DRG and coding accuracy both retrospectively and concurrently.
• Address all third-party/regulatory agency requests for DRG changes or quality studies.
• Review monthly pre-bill accounts for coding accuracy and report to Corporate.
• Code and abstract charts following ICD-10-CM conventions 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 achieve goals for accounts not yet final billed.
• Review and correct information for AHCA as needed.

Qualifications

Experience and Skills Needed:

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

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with anti-discrimination laws. Salary ranges are based on skills, experience, and location.