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)

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