Remote Inpatient Coding Auditor

Rhode Island Bar Assn.; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Remote Inpatient Coding Auditor with the Rhode Island Bar Association. This fully remote, 12-month contract role requires CCS certification and 3-5 years of hospital inpatient coding experience. You'll review complex inpatient claims, coach coders, and ensure compliance—all while enjoying competitive pay and a supportive environment. This opportunity not only offers a chance for career growth but the chance to impact healthcare documentation quality.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Fully remote work

Supportive, experienced team

Long-term opportunity

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ hospital inpatient coding/auditing experience required.
• Deep knowledge of ICD-10-CM, PCS, anatomy, and medical terms.
• Able to pass a coding assessment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong written/verbal communication

Ability to work independently

Education

CCS Certification

RHIA/RHIT (Bonus)

Tools

EHR proficiency

Encoder proficiency

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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