Inpatient Coding Auditor

Inpatient Medical Coder
Type: Remote
Needs to be strong in DRG (Diagnoses Related Group) as well as have experience in APR, SOI (severity of illness), and ROM (risk of mortality)
Description

• The Coding Auditor 1 is proficient in various types of coding and is responsible for performing coding quality audits and providing feedback to coders.
• The Coding Auditor 1 utilizes the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10-CM/PCS), Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS), including Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), and other coding references to ensure accurate coding.
• Coding references will be used to ensure accurate coding and grouping of classification assignments (e.g., MS-DRG, APR-DRG, APC etc.)

Essential Functions

• Performs routine coding quality reviews on all coders, including third-party suppliers as appropriate.
• Performs coding quality reviews in collaboration with or for internal customers of the organization.
• Provides feedback as appropriate depending on findings.
• Abstracts and validates required data elements into the coding and abstracting system.
• Works collaboratively with the Clinical Documentation Specialists and Coaches to communicate opportunities for accurate, complete, and compliant documentation.
• Completes production coding when needed and assigned by one's over.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Cert Coding Specialist (CCS)
• Cert Coding Spec Physician Bas (CCS-P)
• Cert Inpatient Coder (CIC)
• Cert Interv Radiology CV Coder (CIRCC)
• Reg Health Info Administrator (RHIA)
• Reg Health Information Technic (RHIT)

Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $36.00 - $38.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully remote position.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 3, 2025.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

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