Remote Inpatient Coding Lead & Auditor

Albany Med; City of Albany (NY); Remote; USD 64,972 - 97,458; Full time

Job summary

Albany Medical Center is seeking a Senior Hospital Coder to perform thorough coding quality audits and provide staff education. This remote position demands expertise in ICD-10-CM coding and effective communication skills.

Key responsibilities include optimizing reimbursement, educating healthcare providers on documentation, and leading team initiatives. Candidates should have at least 2 years of coding experience, relevant certifications, and a commitment to ethical coding practices.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years experience in a leadership, supervision, or code auditing position providing quality feedback to staff.
• 2 or more years of experience coding ICD-10-CM/PCS coding.
• Applicants must receive a minimum score of 85% on a coding assessment.
• Expert level with medical records for billing accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Perform inpatient coding quality audits and provide feedback.
• Optimize hospital reimbursement through auditing inpatient records.
• Educate clinicians on documentation practices.
• Assist in leadership and team collaboration.

Skills

ICD-10-CM coding

Quality feedback

Medical record analysis

Team development

Critical thinking

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Associate’s Degree in Health Information Management

RHIT / RHIA certification

Tools

3M 360

Epic

Job description

Albany Medical Center is seeking a Senior Hospital Coder to perform thorough coding quality audits and provide staff education. This remote position demands expertise in ICD-10-CM coding and effective communication skills.

Key responsibilities include optimizing reimbursement, educating healthcare providers on documentation, and leading team initiatives. Candidates should have at least 2 years of coding experience, relevant certifications, and a commitment to ethical coding practices.