Remote Inpatient Coding Compliance Auditor

Memorial Hermann Health System; Clifton (TX); Remote; USD 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann Health System is seeking an experienced coder to ensure accurate clinical coding for reimbursement and data integrity. The role reports to the Coding Compliance Manager and requires advanced knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, and 3M coding tools.

Ideal candidates bring 4+ years in hospital coding or auditing, experience with a level 1 trauma/academic setting preferred, and strong communication skills to educate staff and maintain regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Four (4) years of hospital coding or auditing experience.
• In-depth knowledge of ICD-10-CM and CPT coding principles.
• Experience with 3M Coding applications and resolving edits.
• Understanding of reimbursement systems and coding/policy guidelines.
• Strong data analysis and spreadsheet skills.
• Effective oral and written communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular coding audits and monitor coding accuracy.
• Develop and coordinate educational sessions for coding staff.
• Serve as a resource on coding standards and guidelines.
• Design audit tools to measure coding accuracy.
• Stay current with coding guidelines and reimbursement reporting.
• Perform trend analyses to identify coding pattern variations.
• Uphold AHIMA standards and official coding guidelines.
• Ensure safe care and adherence to department policies and budgets.

Skills

Hospital coding

Auditing

ICD-10-CM coding

CPT coding

3M Coding Applications

Reimbursement regulations

Database & spreadsheets

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

3M Coding Applications

Job description

Memorial Hermann Health System is seeking an experienced coder to ensure accurate clinical coding for reimbursement and data integrity. The role reports to the Coding Compliance Manager and requires advanced knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, and 3M coding tools.

Ideal candidates bring 4+ years in hospital coding or auditing, experience with a level 1 trauma/academic setting preferred, and strong communication skills to educate staff and maintain regulatory compliance.