Remote Inpatient Coding Auditor & Education Mentor

Phoebe Putney Health Systems, Inc.; Albany (GA); Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoebe Putney Health Systems, Inc. seeks an experienced Acute Inpatient Coding Auditor with hospital inpatient coding and auditing expertise. The role focuses on facility-based inpatient coding, DRG assignment, ICD-10-CM/PCS accuracy, documentation review and compliance.

The candidate will educate physicians and coders, resolve documentation gaps, and ensure adherence to Official Coding Guidelines and payer requirements. Remote work from Georgia may be available for this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management or related field required.
• In lieu of a 4-year degree, an Associate Degree plus 4 years relevant experience acceptable.
• 4–5 years experience with ICD-9, ICD-10 and HCPCS coding in hospital inpatient setting.
• CCS certification required; RHIT/RHIA or ICD-10 trainer preferred.

Responsibilities

• Audit medical records and coding to ensure ICD-10-CM/PCS and HCPCS accuracy for hospital inpatient services.
• Educate physicians and staff to improve documentation quality and coding accuracy.
• Query physicians to resolve incomplete or conflicting information.
• Research audit results and denials to drive corrective actions and training.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical

Mathematical

Grammar / Spelling

Read / Comprehend Written Instructions

Follow Verbal Instructions

Basic Computer Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Health Information Management or related field

Associate Degree + 4 years relevant experience**

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Phoebe Putney Health Systems, Inc. seeks an experienced Acute Inpatient Coding Auditor with hospital inpatient coding and auditing expertise. The role focuses on facility-based inpatient coding, DRG assignment, ICD-10-CM/PCS accuracy, documentation review and compliance.

The candidate will educate physicians and coders, resolve documentation gaps, and ensure adherence to Official Coding Guidelines and payer requirements. Remote work from Georgia may be available for this position.