Remote Inpatient Coding Auditor

Weingart Foundation; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Remote Inpatient Coding Auditor with CCS certification to join their dynamic team. This role involves auditing complex inpatient cases and contributing to the enhancement of accuracy and compliance in documentation. With a fully remote setup and exceptional support, this position offers a long-term career opportunity in a fast-paced environment, ideal for skilled professionals looking to make an impact.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Fully remote work

Supportive, experienced team

Long-term opportunity

Qualifications

• CCS certification is required.
• 3-5 years of hospital inpatient coding/auditing experience is essential.
• Deep knowledge of ICD-10-CM, PCS, anatomy, and medical procedures.

Responsibilities

• Audit complex inpatient claims and documentation.
• Collaborate with CDI teams for improved reimbursement.
• Provide feedback and training to coders.

Skills

Attention to detail

Medical terminology

Written communication

Education

CCS Certification

3-5 years’ hospital inpatient coding/auditing experience

Tools

EHR systems

Encoder software

Job description

Remote Inpatient Coding Auditor (CCS Certification Required)

Job Title: Remote Inpatient Coding Auditor
Location: 100% Remote
Type: 12-month contract with strong potential extensions or FTE
Start Date: ASAP
Schedule: Mon–Fri, 7.5 hrs/day (37.5 hrs/week) with a mandatory 30-min lunch
Pay: Highly competitive, based on experience

About the Role

We’re hiring a CCS-certified Inpatient Coding Auditor to join a fast-paced, high-volume team. This fully remote role offers top-tier pay and the chance to grow into a full-time position. You’ll review complex inpatient cases, audit DRGs, coach coders, and boost documentation accuracy and compliance.

What You’ll Do

• Audit complex inpatient claims and documentation
• Ensure accuracy per coding and payer-specific guidelines
• Flag documentation gaps and recommend improvements
• Collaborate with CDI teams for better reimbursement + quality scores
• Provide coders with feedback and training
• Join regular coding meetings/committees

What You Need

• CCS Certification (Required)
• 3–5 years’ hospital inpatient coding/auditing experience
• Deep knowledge of ICD-10-CM, PCS, anatomy, medical terms, procedures
• EHR + encoder proficiency
• Ability to pass a coding assessment
• Strong written/verbal communication
• Able to work independently and remotely

Bonus if you have:

• RHIA/RHIT or 5+ years relevant experience
• Experience mentoring coders or training on trends

Assessment Info

Candidates must complete a 2–2.5 hour remote assessment (5 short and 3 complex audit scenarios). Monitored by a manager prior to scheduling an interview.

Why Join?

• Competitive pay
• Fully remote work
• Supportive, experienced team
• Long-term opportunity

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