Remote Inpatient Coding Audit Specialist (PRN)

Datavant; Boston, New York, San Diego (MA, NY, CA); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k matching

Equipment provided

Comprehensive training

Mentorship program

Job summary

Datavant seeks an Inpatient Audit Specialist to support remote, part-time auditing, education, and compliance reviews for inpatient coding. The role emphasizes MS DRG/APR DRG usage, strong query-writing, and high-quality documentation.

Spinal experience is a plus, with ~20 hours/week preferred. Responsibilities include performing audits, providing rationales, staying current on regulatory changes, and educating staff while maintaining coding accuracy.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of facility inpatient coding and/or auditing.
• CCS certification is required; RHIA or RHIT preferred.
• Maintain 95% DRG accuracy rate.
• Experience with Epic, Cerner, and other EMRs.

Responsibilities

• Performs inpatient facility coding audits per scope of work using MS DRG or APR DRGs.
• Provides concise rationale with references and documentation locations.
• Keeps abreast of regulatory changes.
• Manages multiple cases concurrently to optimize workflow.
• Educates coders via the auditing process.
• Adheres to AHIMA code of ethics and professional standards.

Skills

Inpatient coding

Query writing

Regulatory awareness

Communication

Education

CCS (required)

RHIA or RHIT preferred

Tools

Epic

Cerner

EMR systems

Job description

Datavant seeks an Inpatient Audit Specialist to support remote, part-time auditing, education, and compliance reviews for inpatient coding. The role emphasizes MS DRG/APR DRG usage, strong query-writing, and high-quality documentation.

Spinal experience is a plus, with ~20 hours/week preferred. Responsibilities include performing audits, providing rationales, staying current on regulatory changes, and educating staff while maintaining coding accuracy.