Remote Inpatient Coding Auditor & Education Specialist

Datavant; Lansing (MI); Remote; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k with match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Equipment provided

Training & mentorship

Job summary

Datavant is hiring an Inpatient Auditing Specialist to perform facility coding audits using MS DRG/APR DRGs and provide clear, documented rationale for changes. You will stay updated on regulatory changes and balance multiple client cases with strong time-management and problem-solving skills.

The role is fully remote with a flexible schedule, offering a comprehensive benefits package and ongoing professional education opportunities. Prior experience with Epic or Cerner is required for success.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of inpatient facility coding experience and/or auditing.
• CCS or RHIA/RHIT preferred.
• Experience with EMR systems like Epic and Cerner.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inpatient facility coding audits per scope of work and based on DRG logic.
• Provide clear rationale with references and documentation locations for any changes.
• Stay current with regulatory changes and apply them to audits.
• Organize multiple cases to optimize workflow and turnaround time.

Skills

Query writing

Multitasking

Independent

Problem-solving

Critical thinking

Time management

Organizational skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Education

RHIA/RHIT

CCS (preferred)

Tools

Epic

Cerner

Job description

Datavant is hiring an Inpatient Auditing Specialist to perform facility coding audits using MS DRG/APR DRGs and provide clear, documented rationale for changes. You will stay updated on regulatory changes and balance multiple client cases with strong time-management and problem-solving skills.

The role is fully remote with a flexible schedule, offering a comprehensive benefits package and ongoing professional education opportunities. Prior experience with Epic or Cerner is required for success.