Senior Inpatient Coding Auditor

Job Title: Senior Inpatient Coding Auditor Location (city, state): Remote – United States Industry: Healthcare / Health Information Management / Medical Coding Pay: $30–$40/hour Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) About Our Client Our client is a large healthcare organization seeking an experienced Senior Inpatient Coding Auditor to support its inpatient coding and auditing team. This is a remote contract opportunity with the potential for extension and permanent conversion based on performance and business needs. Job Description The Senior Inpatient Coding Auditor will be responsible for auditing complex inpatient accounts within a Level I Trauma/Teaching Hospital environment. This position will review coder-assigned accounts, validate coding accuracy, and provide real-time feedback to coding staff. The auditor will work from an assigned queue consisting of a variety of complex and high-dollar inpatient cases. Key Responsibilities: Audit inpatient coding for complex Level I Trauma and teaching hospital accountsReview cases involving Trauma, NICU, Moms/Babies, Spinal Fusions, Internal Medicine, Cardiology/Vascular, TAVR, Kidney Transplants, and other complex inpatient servicesAudit high-dollar inpatient accounts, including cases valued at $350K+Validate ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS code assignment, sequencing, and documentationUtilize Epic and 3M 360 to review accounts and complete coding auditsProvide coders with real-time feedback based on audit findingsMaintain approximately 2 audits per hourMaintain a 95% quality/accuracy standardWork accounts based on assigned queue, discharge date, and account value Qualifications: Active AAPC or AHIMA coding certification requiredMinimum 5 years of inpatient coding experienceStrong experience within a Level I Trauma and/or Teaching Hospital environmentMust have experience coding/auditing both high-dollar complex cases AND Moms/BabiesStrong ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS knowledgeExperience with Epic and 3M 360 highly preferredExperience auditing inpatient coders and providing coding feedback preferredMust score 85% or higher on the required inpatient coding assessment Additional Details: Schedule: Monday–FridayAvailable schedules include 7:00 AM–3:30 PM EST or 8:00 AM–4:30 PM ESTPosition Type: Contract with potential for extension or permanent conversionStart Date: ASAPCandidates will complete an inpatient coding assessment followed by a Teams interviewAssessment includes ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and provider-related questionsComputer equipment will be providedCandidates must have a working camera and microphone for the interview Perks: 100% remote opportunityOpportunity for long-term extension and potential permanent conversionWork with complex Level I Trauma and teaching hospital casesExposure to high-level inpatient auditing and complex specialty cases 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. #HC1