Inpatient Coding Quality Auditor & Educator

University Hospital; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 98,288 - 142,009; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Prescription Drug Coverage

Dental & Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Pension Plan

Job summary

University Hospital in Newark, NJ, is seeking an Inpatient Coding Data Quality Auditor/Educator to ensure accurate claims processing and coding compliance. This role is vital for optimizing DRG reimbursement through audits and staff education.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree, CCS certification, and at least three years of inpatient coding experience. The compensation ranges from $98,288 to $142,009 annually, depending on qualifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of hospital inpatient coding experience.
• Experience with both ICD-9 and ICD-10 coding.
• Knowledge of DRG assignments essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily data quality reviews on inpatient records.
• Ensure accuracy and adherence to coding guidelines.
• Communicate coding corrections for educational purposes.

Skills

ICD-10 coding

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management

RHIA or RHIT certification

CCS certification

Tools

Clintegrity 360

Epic electronic health record

Job description

University Hospital in Newark, NJ, is seeking an Inpatient Coding Data Quality Auditor/Educator to ensure accurate claims processing and coding compliance. This role is vital for optimizing DRG reimbursement through audits and staff education.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree, CCS certification, and at least three years of inpatient coding experience. The compensation ranges from $98,288 to $142,009 annually, depending on qualifications.