Remote Inpatient Coding Auditor
About the Opportunity HIMpros is partnering with a hospital system to engage experienced inpatient auditors for a remote, project-based assignment. This role focuses on reviewing inpatient records for coding accuracy, DRG integrity, and compliance. It’s a strong fit for auditors who are detail-driven and comfortable working independently in a high-volume, acute care environment. Engagement Type
- Contract (project-based, fully remote)
What You’ll Be Doing
- Review inpatient encounters to validate ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and DRG assignments
- Evaluate documentation to ensure it supports coded diagnoses, procedures, and reimbursement
- Identify coding discrepancies, trends, and areas of risk
- Provide clear audit findings and recommendations for correction or improvement
- Collaborate with coding and CDI teams as needed to resolve documentation or coding issues
- Track and document audit results in accordance with project expectations
- Maintain productivity and quality standards in a remote setting
What You Bring
- Strong inpatient facility coding background with auditing experience
- Minimum 5+ years of acute care inpatient coding experience
- Proven experience reviewing DRG assignments and reimbursement accuracy
- Solid understanding of ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and DRG methodologies
- Experience working within EMR systems (Epic, Cerner, Meditech, etc.)
- Experience working with encoder tools such as 3M or Optum CAC
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently
Why Consider This Role
- 100% remote contract opportunity
- Project-based work with a defined scope
- Exposure to complex inpatient cases
- Opportunity to focus strictly on audit work without operational distractions
Requirements
- Inpatient coding: 5+ years (Required)
- Acute care experience: 5+ years (Required)
- Prior auditing experience: Required
- Teaching hospital and/or high-acuity experience: Preferred
Certifications
- AHIMA certification required (CCS preferred; RHIA/RHIT acceptable)
Pay: $40.00 - $52.00 per hour Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- IP Auditing: 5 years (Required)
- ACUTE CARE/HOSPITAL: 5 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- RHIT (Preferred)
- RHIA (Preferred)
- CCS (Preferred)
Work Location: Remote