Remote Inpatient Coding Quality Auditor

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

Job summary

BJC HealthCare is hiring for a Coding Quality Audit Inpatient Coordinator. This role performs second-level coding audits in a hospital setting, providing real-time education to the Coding Department to ensure compliance with federal and state guidelines and accurate DRG assignment.

You will analyze audit findings, develop educational materials and partner across CDI, Quality, Compliance, Revenue Management and clinical departments to standardize policies and improve coding accuracy.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years inpatient coding experience
• Experience with IPPS and ICD coding
• RHIT or CCS certification

Responsibilities

• Acts as subject matter and decision support for Enterprise Coding.
• Completes quality assurance coding audits using ICD-10-CM/PCS and IPPS guidelines.
• Develops and delivers focused coding education and training plans.
• Maintains collaborative relationships with CDI, Quality, Compliance, Revenue Management and providers.

Skills

Quality auditing

IPPS ICD-10-CM/PCS

Education & training

Interdepartmental collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

RHIT

CCS

Registered Health Info Admin

Job description

BJC HealthCare is hiring for a Coding Quality Audit Inpatient Coordinator. This role performs second-level coding audits in a hospital setting, providing real-time education to the Coding Department to ensure compliance with federal and state guidelines and accurate DRG assignment.

You will analyze audit findings, develop educational materials and partner across CDI, Quality, Compliance, Revenue Management and clinical departments to standardize policies and improve coding accuracy.