Remote Inpatient Coding Auditor

Southern Arizona Legal Aid Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is hiring a Remote Inpatient Coding Auditor with CCS certification to ensure accurate coding practices. This role involves auditing claims, collaborating with teams to enhance documentation, and offering feedback to coders. Competitive pay, a fully remote position, and opportunities for growth into a full-time role are included.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Fully remote work

Supportive team

Long-term opportunity

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ hospital inpatient coding/auditing experience.
• Deep knowledge of anatomy and medical terms.
• Ability to pass a coding assessment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

ICD-10-CM

Communication

EHR proficiency

Encoder proficiency

Education

CCS Certification

Bachelor's degree in health information management (preferred)

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

Apply Now

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