Remote Inpatient Coding Quality Specialist

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Kentucky; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is seeking an Inpatient Coding Quality Analyst to ensure coding accuracy and compliance. This role is critical for supporting organizational goals related to regulatory compliance and reimbursement integrity.

The analyst will conduct audits, evaluate clinical documentation, and collaborate with various departments to address coding challenges. A solid understanding of ICD-10 coding guidelines and a background in health information management are essential.

This position requires a minimum of 3–5 years of inpatient coding experience and effective communication skills to educate coding staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3–5 years of recent inpatient hospital coding experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency in ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Validate the accuracy of ICD-10 coding through audits.
• Support denial prevention and appeal activities.
• Provide recommendations to improve coding compliance and quality.

Skills

ICD-10-CM/PCS coding

regulatory compliance

communication skills

Education

Associate degree in Health Information Management

Bachelor’s degree in Health Information Administration

Tools

electronic health records (EHRs)

auditing software

Job description

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is seeking an Inpatient Coding Quality Analyst to ensure coding accuracy and compliance. This role is critical for supporting organizational goals related to regulatory compliance and reimbursement integrity.

The analyst will conduct audits, evaluate clinical documentation, and collaborate with various departments to address coding challenges. A solid understanding of ICD-10 coding guidelines and a background in health information management are essential.

This position requires a minimum of 3–5 years of inpatient coding experience and effective communication skills to educate coding staff.