Senior Inpatient Medical Coding Auditor Professional

Humana; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 71,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Humana is seeking a Senior Inpatient Medical Coding Professional to join their team. This remote role involves in-depth coding from patient records, confirming DRG assignments, and training others in coding best practices. Candidates should have coding certifications and a passion for enhancing consumer healthcare experiences. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package provided.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid time off and holidays

Short-term and long-term disability

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in analytics and resolving complex issues.
• Must hold at least one AHIMA coding certification.
• Passion for improving consumer experiences.

Responsibilities

• Extract and assign medical codes from records.
• Analyze database entries and clarify requests.
• Train new coders and assist with coding issues.

Skills

Inpatient medical coding

Health record security and privacy

HIPAA compliance

Data governance

Education

AHIMA Coding Certification (RHIT, RHIA, or CCS)

Associate or Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

• Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first
• The Senior Inpatient Medical Coding Professional extracts clinical information from a variety of medical records and assigns appropriate procedural terminology and medical codes (e.g., ICD-10-CM, PCS) to patient records. This position works assignments involving moderately complex to complex issues where the analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors.
• Responsibilities
• The Senior Inpatient Medical Coding Professional confirms appropriate diagnosis related group (DRG) assignments. Analyzes, enters and manipulates database. Responds to or clarifies internal requests for medical information. Begins to influence department's strategy. Makes decisions on moderately complex to complex issues regarding technical approach for project components, and work is performed without direction. Exercises considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignments. + Reviewing staff monthly QA review variances + Daily inventory monitoring and assignment of escalated inventory + Research on guidelines - CMS, AMA, etc. + Training new coders / auditors + Responsible for updating and maintaining processes / resources / guidelines in OneNote & Mentor + Point of contact for coders / auditors + Assist coders with coding or technical issues + Team Engagement + Assist with assignments as appropriate per leader direction
• Use your skills to make an impact
• WORK STYLE :
• Remote / work at home. While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.
• WORK HOURS :
• Typical work hours are Monday-Friday, 8 hours / day, 5 days / week. Start time is typically between 7AM-8AM EST. Overtime might be offered but is not mandatory.
• Required Qualifications
• Experience with all of the following : Inpatient medical coding, analytics, health record security and privacy, HIPAA compliance, and data governance. + Hold at least one of the following AHIMA Coding Certifications : RHIT, RHIA, or CCS + Comprehensive knowledge of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint + Must be passionate about contributing to an organization focused on continuously improving consumer experiences + Experience implementing timely resolution to complex issues
• Preferred Qualifications
• Associate or Bachelor's degree + Previous leadership experience
• Additional Information
• Work at Home Requirements
• At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is recommended; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested - Satellite, cellular and microwave connection can be used only if approved by leadership - Associates who live and work from Home in the state of California, Illinois, Montana, or South Dakota will be provided a bi-weekly payment for their internet expense. - Humana will provide Home or Hybrid Home / Office associates with telephone equipment appropriate to meet the business requirements for their position / job. - Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information
• Interview Format
• As part of our hiring process for this opportunity, we will be using an exciting interviewing technology called Hire Vue (formerly Modern Hire) to enhance our hiring and decision-making ability. Hire Vue (formerly Modern Hire allows us to quickly connect and gain valuable information from you pertaining to your relevant skills and experience at a time that is best for your schedule. If you are selected to move forward from your application prescreen, you will receive correspondence inviting you to participate in a pre-recorded Voice Interview and / or an SMS Text Messaging interview. If participating in a pre-recorded interview, you will respond to a set of interview questions via your phone. You should anticipate this interview to take approximately 10-15 minutes. If participating in a SMS Text interview, you will be asked a series of questions to which you will be using your cell phone or computer to answer the questions provided. Expect this type of interview to last anywhere from 5-10 minutes. Your recorded interview(s) via text and / or pre-recorded voice will be reviewed and you will subsequently be informed if you will be moving forward to next round of interviews. Travel : While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.
• Scheduled Weekly Hours
• Pay Range
• The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc. $71,100 - $97,800 per year This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and / or individual performance.
• Description of Benefits
• Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, "Humana") offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities. Application Deadline : 07-30-2025
• About us
• Humana Inc. (NYSE : HUM) is committed to putting health first - for our teammates, our customers and our company. Through our Humana insurance services and CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health - delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare, Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large.
• Equal Opportunity Employer
• It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment. Humana complies with all applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion. We also provide free language interpreter services. See our https : / / www.humana.com / legal / accessibility-resources?source=Humana_Website.

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