Inpatient Coding Auditor - USA Applicants only

Job Title: Inpatient Coding Auditor

Location (city, state): Remote (TX, GA, LA, WA, TN, FL)

Industry: Healthcare / Medical Coding & Auditing

Pay: $38–$45/ hour upon permanent conversion (based on experience)

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k). 

About Our Client:

Our client is a growing healthcare organization supporting large academic hospitals known for advanced procedures and innovative care. They prioritize internal growth, offer strong team stability, and foster a collaborative environment where auditors are developed from top-performing coders.

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Inpatient Coding Auditor to perform pre-bill and retrospective audits across multiple facilities. This role focuses on ensuring coding accuracy, compliance, and quality across complex inpatient cases in a large academic hospital setting. The ideal candidate will have strong inpatient auditing experience, knowledge of coding guidelines, and the ability to collaborate effectively with coding teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform pre-bill reviews (100% audit of new inpatient coder charts)
• Conduct retrospective audits across inpatient cases
• Review PSI’s, HAC’s, diagnoses, DRGs, MCCs, and malnutrition documentation
• Ensure coders capture all appropriate diagnoses and procedures accurately
• Audit cases across multiple facilities within the system
• Provide feedback and support to coding teams to improve accuracy and compliance
• Track productivity and quality metrics using internal tools

Qualifications:

• Strong inpatient auditing experience required (primary focus on IP)
• Experience auditing in large academic/teaching hospitals
• Broad specialty experience including: Cardiology, Transplants, OB (moms & babies), Orthopedics, Neurology, Gastroenterology, Oncology, and advanced procedures
• Knowledge of coding guidelines and compliance standards
• Outpatient auditing experience is a plus
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently
• Team-oriented with strong communication skills

Certifications:

• AHIMA credentials required (CCS, RHIT, or RHIA)

Additional Details:

• Schedule: Flexible, but must maintain a consistent set schedule
• Type: Contract-to-hire (full-time, 40 hours/week)
• Openings: 1 (due to growth)
• Start Date: ASAP
• Reporting to: Shaletha Joe
• Decision Maker: Jill Roberson
• Systems: EPIC, Dolbey CAC (training provided)

Interview Process:

• Initial interview with Tessie
• Second interview with team (culture fit focus)
• Quick decision timeline (interviews scheduled Thursday/Friday)

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.

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