Remote Inpatient Coding Quality Auditor

Aya Healthcare; St. Louis (MO); Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work eligibility

Job summary

BJC HealthCare is seeking an Inpatient Coding Quality Auditor to perform second-level audits and provide real-time education across inpatient coding. The role focuses on accurate diagnoses, procedures and DRG assignments, ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines and supporting quality measures across a large health system.

Requirements include 2–5 years of inpatient coding experience in a hospital setting and RHIT/RHIA/CCS certification.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years inpatient coding experience in a hospital setting.
• RHIT, RHIA, or CCS certification required.
• Remote position with remote eligible states.

Responsibilities

• Performs second-level coding audits and real-time education to support quality assurance in the Coding Department.
• Assesses compliance with federal and state coding guidelines and IPPS using ICD-10-CM/ICD-10-PCS.
• Develops educational materials and coder development plans to address regulatory updates and at-risk areas.
• Collaborates with CDI, Quality, Compliance, Revenue Management and other departments.

Job description

BJC HealthCare is seeking an Inpatient Coding Quality Auditor to perform second-level audits and provide real-time education across inpatient coding. The role focuses on accurate diagnoses, procedures and DRG assignments, ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines and supporting quality measures across a large health system.

Requirements include 2–5 years of inpatient coding experience in a hospital setting and RHIT/RHIA/CCS certification.